1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Monday February 9
The Jazz Ambassadors: A Cello Showwith
Alex PrizgintasJazz
More than simply providing a concert, “We give a show ... and that show is driven by the topic,” explains Alex. “With the Jazz Ambassadors, my off-stage narrator and I tackle the complicated topic of jazz musicians employed by the State Department to counter Russian propaganda about America’s racism. While a diverse mix of American Jazz musicians toured a variety of countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America challenging the veracity of Russia’s racists accusations, black students back home in America were being sent to school accompanied by armed guards in states such as Arkansas. There was a disconnect and this show provides context and content along with some engaging conversation.
Snow Date: February 10th from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Link for registrationThe Alice Desmond Center For Community Enrichment6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh, NY 12550, USA
6 Albany Post Rd. Newburgh, NY
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