Join us for the launch of our new #RevelsConnects series: Musical Connections - a performance and podcast series produced in collaboration with the Mass Cultural Council's Folk Arts & Heritage Program!

Spirituals & Stories with Johnny Nichols. Jr.
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 at 7 PM pm ET

Dating as far back as the early 1600's, spirituals are said to be some of America's original folk songs. Though spirituals now have a legitimate place under the umbrella of classical music, this style of music is celebrated from instrumental and vocal ensembles to solo and piano - no matter the ethnic or racial background. Johnny Nichols, Jr., accompanied by former Revels music director Megan Henderson on piano, takes us on a journey of spirituals, arranged by H.T Burleigh and Moses Hogan, that are unique and special to his cultural heritage as well as his personal upbringing.

Join us for this first Musical Connections presentation as Johnny passionately sings and shares short stories that connect these songs to his family and experiences growing up in rural Louisiana. We will also share how to access the companion podcast featuring Johnny and host Maggie Holtzberg, the MCC's Folk Arts & Heritage Program Manager, which will be available immediately after the performance.

Join us here at 7:00 pm on Sunday the 18th!
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The #RevelsConnects Musical Connections series is sponsored in part by a grant from The Ithaka Foundation. Learn more about our new #RevelsConnects: Musical Connections series at https://www.revels.org/shows-events/revelsconnects/