Archive for the Jubilee Voices – Past Events Category

August 19 – Jubilee Voices at Historic Sotterley’s Day of Unity and Healing

By Washington Revels on August 9, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Beyond Color: The Power of Connection. Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will honor the lives of those enslaved at Sotterley by presenting songs and stories of perseverance, trials and triumphs expressed through a cappella music, spoken word, and dance.

October 7 – Jubilee Voices at Pleasant Grove Church

By Washington Revels on July 28, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

This new presentation traces the legacy of traditional African American music from the 19th century to the Civil Rights Movement, with a blend of songs, stories, dance, local history and audience participation, illustrating how the music of enslaved Americans evolved into the “Freedom Songs” that energized the movement to end legalized racial segregation, disenfranchisement, and discrimination.

July 21 – Carpe Diem Community Sing

By Washington Revels on July 20, 2023 / Community Sing - Past Events, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Beat the heat and join a joyful virtual gathering to sing in community with others–the Carpe Diem! Monthly Virtual Community Sing. Andrea and Harold Blackford will lead three songs in honor of Jubilee Voices, which celebrates its 13th year. The Blackfords join other featured song leaders, Cissa Paz, and Dick

July 15 – Jubilee Voices at Fort Stevens

By Washington Revels on July 5, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices, the Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington and the National Park Service at Fort Stevens on Saturday, July 15 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), to celebrate the music of the Civil War, and to learn more about the Battle of Fort Stevens, which was fought July 11-12, 1864, in what is now Northwest Washington, D.C.

April 23 – Jubilee Voices at Augustana Lutheran Church

By Washington Revels on April 20, 2023 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

This Sunday, join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices as they bring their unique blend of history, music, and spoken word to lead a special a cappella worship service at Augustana Lutheran Church. The group, celebrating its 13th year, will present traditional African American spirituals, poetry and readings, and

February 18 – Jubilee Voices in Alexandria

By Washington Revels on February 10, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Jubilee Voices comes to Alexandria’s Lyceum for an interactive concert blending 18th and 19th century songs, stories, spoken word, dance — and audience participation for all ages. Come prepared to listen, learn, and sing! Space is limited: reserve your free tickets today!

February 11 – Jubilee Voices at Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration

By Washington Revels on February 2, 2023 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices at the Opening Ceremonies for this annual program celebrating the “Lion of Anacostia,” Frederick Douglass. The celebration includes music by the Jubilee Voices and D.C. Strings, performances by the student winners of the Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest and a light-hearted debate-style program. The Opening Ceremony begins at 2 p.m. (doors open early at 12:30 p.m.).

February 25 – Jubilee Voices at Little Falls Library

By Washington Revels on February 1, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Gather as Jubilee Voices presents an interactive event that spans the breadth of African American history from the 19th century through the present. The 45-minute concert will feature songs, poetry and stories inspired by writers such as Langston Hughes, Eloise Greenfield, Maya Angelou, and Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc, Little Falls Library Designated Gift Fund.

October 15 – Jubilee Voices at Pleasant Grove

By Washington Revels on October 5, 2022 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels Jubilee Voices performs its third concert for the Black History Program at Historic Pleasant Grove Church, built by the descendants of enslaved people in the 1890s. Experience the traditional music that bound together many African American congregations in the late-19th and early-20th Centuries, with songs of faith & freedom, struggle & perseverance. The program concludes with refreshments and social time for performers and audience to meet and mingle.

September 24 – Jubilee Voices at Arlington Public Library

By Washington Revels on September 19, 2022 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices ensemble to celebrate freedom through music, spoken word and more in commemoration of Banned Books Week! The performance will include singalongs, poetry, dance, audience participation and more, suitable for all ages.