We Shall Overcome
A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
featuring Damien Sneed
2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Legacy Convocation
Thurs, Jan 23, 7:30 pm
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Storrs Campus
Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "We Shall Overcome" showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King's recorded speeches.
Producer and Musical Director Damien Sneed's career covers an incredible breadth of genres. He has conducted and collaborated major original works for Wynton Marsalis, regularly accompanied Jessye Norman, collaborated with Lawrence Brownlee, and has toured extensively with Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and the Clark Sisters.
This production ties together a living lineage of music and culture that includes traditional gospel, modern gospel, classical, jazz, Broadway and spirituals. From Aretha Franklin, to Wynton Marsals; Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone to Donny Hathaway; and traditional spirituals and music from "the Wiz," Damien's unique understanding of each genre allows him to fluidly cover so much musical ground in a single performance.
This event is FREE for all UConn Students, Staff and Faculty
One (1) free ticket with valid UConn ID.
Must pick up ticket IN PERSON at Jorgensen Box Office prior to the performance.
Box Office Hours: M-F 10am – 5pm
General Public - $32-36
Youth/Non-UConn Students - $25
Sponsored by the UConn Office for Diversity and Inclusion in collaboration with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Legacy Convocation
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