Did you attend “Music of the Movement: A Sustaining Voice”?
If you were able to join us for Music of the Movement: A Sustaining Voice at Montgomery College’s Performing Arts Center I think you will agree that it was a fantastic evening! For those who remember the gut wrenching efforts to produce changes in Civil Rights legislation nationally in the 1960s, the program was a reminder of the tragic moments, the victories and the songs that celebrated both.
Younger audience members recalled James Browns music and the excitement he generated on Soul Train, the nation’s first variety show celebrating African-American culture. The impact of Hip Hop was debated with discussion about how it has changed from its origins in the 1970s to today, and how it has become the mostly widely-known music form around the world.
The presentations, examples and discussion were thought-provoking, and we know many of you who wanted to ask questions did not have the opportunity. So here is your opportunity—post your questions or comments on the blog and see how others would answer them.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:06 am
This was an excellent event!! Each speaker was dynamic and it would have been worth the trip to hear anyone of them alone. Congressman Lewis, Drs Reagon, Maultsby, and Rose all had something important to share. Maureen Bunyan was a great moderator and asked good questions. I have greater respect for each of these individuals and their work.
The event was moving, informative, educational, funny, and uplifting. I learned more about the importance of music and its role. I heard new ideas that I had never considered. This was truly a rare occasion and I am delighted that I had an opportunity to attend. I look forward to more.
Kudos to the Maryland Hunanities Council and Montgomery College for presenting this.
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
This event was great
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1. Navigate to http://www.friendsofeli.com
2. Enter the site
3. Click on the menu option “listen”
4. Click on “Finding Our Purpose”
December 5th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Music of the Movement was an inspiring and educational program. As an immigrant, my experience of the struggle would be similar to the younger people- academic. The program drew me into the struggle of those who actually participated. Being an older person, I have dismissed hip hop, but now will look at it as a social and political commentary – like calypso.
Would that the program could go all over the country and young people share musically in the struggel like I did!!! Great program.
December 28th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
As a long-time follower, supporter, and participant in the struggle for equality for all people, I found this program, especially the talks by Congressman John Lewis and Dr Bernice Reagan a profound experience. Those two heroes of the movement are national treasures of living history.
And their message is just as relevant today, as was vividly demonstrated by the other two speakers.
The involvement of the audience brought back memories of the mass meetings of the ’60′s. Now it’s time for the young people to carry it on.
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