The Music of Freedom: Jazz & the Civil Rights Movement

The Music of Freedom: Jazz & the Civil Rights Movement

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When:
March 22, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
2018-03-22T18:00:00-04:00
2018-03-22T18:15:00-04:00
Where:
Club Spartan, Case Hall
Case
842 Chestnut Rd, East Lansing, MI 48825
USA
Cost:
Free
The Music of Freedom: Jazz & the Civil Rights Movement @ Club Spartan, Case Hall | East Lansing | Michigan | United States

Featuring Dr. Ridley

Dr. Ridley will reflect on the interconnections and long history of jazz music and protest. In particular, he will examine the many connections between jazz and protest during the Civil Rights movement, and will talk about his collaborations with musicians committed to African American freedom and American democracy. Dr. Ridley will also discuss his role as an educator and the benefits of jazz education to the arts and American society.