Celebrating and Understanding Spirituals and Old Time Gospel Music

Friends of Negro Spirituals presents free Educational Forum

Celebrating and Understanding Spirituals and Old Time Gospel Music
with
Ms. Aleece Carson
Music Historian and Director of Music Ministries, Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, San Francisco

The Negro Spirituals are a miraculous, world-renowned music whose powers and gifts enabled Black slaves to endure. They gave birth to the old time, soul stirring gospel music, and the music of pioneers like Charles A. Tindley, Thomas A. Dorsey and of later gospel songwriters. Both spirituals and gospel music are a part of the great African-African and American musical heritage. Ms. Carson will use musical demonstrations, historical information, and audience participation to show connections between the two musical genres.

Sunday, May 26, 2002
General meeting 2 to 3 PM
Educational Forum 3:30 to 5:30 PM
West Oakland Senior Center
1724 Adeline St.
Oakland, CA 94607

For more information, call Sam Edwards at (415) 563-4316
E-mail addresses: sedwards@stanford.edu and fns3@juno.com