Episode 1897
NYC Winter Jazzfest Preview with Freedom Riders
January 8, 202631m 0s
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Show Notes
The jazz collective Freedom Riders celebrates the history of the namesake civil rights activists as well as the musicians who advocated for equality. Their show ‘My Country ’Tis of Thee’ will be part of NYC Winter Jazzfest at LPR on January 12 and features special guests including Arturo O'Farrill, Kurt Elling, and Samora Pinderhughes. The group performs live in WNYC's studio, fronted by vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles, who also discusses their music, and the event.
Performer Credits:
- Carmen Staaf - piano
- Joe Dyson - drums
- Noah Garabedian - bass
- Alfredo Colon - alto sax
- Milena Casado - trumpet
Topics
protest_musicartsmusiclive_musiceducationsocial_justicelocal_wnyccultural_historygna_localcivil_rightsstorytellingcultureperformancewnyc_app_localjazz