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GLORY DAYS-IN-CONCERT
This live tribute to the 'history, heritage, and hope' (TM) of a people is a performed by actors, singers, and choir.
IN WORD: This concert is adapted from Janus Adams' bestselling book, Glory Days: 365 Inspired Moments in African American History
IN SONG: From the Spirituals to Gospel and HipHop, Glory Days-in-Concert celebrates the heart and soul; the genius, courage, and pride of a people.
ABOUT THE MUSIC
This week on THE JANUS ADAMS SHOW, a Black History Month special: GLORY DAYS-IN-CONCERT. A tribute to the African American experience in word and song, this two-part program features readings from Janus' "Glory Days" history trilogy and the music of a people from the Spirituals to the Work Songs, Gospel, Jazz, and HipHop.
PART ONE: African Dawn to the Americas - the Early Years
PART TWO: From Civil War to Civil Rights and the Making of a President
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Tags: Black History Month, Glory Days, Gospel, Jazz, HipHop, Work Songs.
ABOUT THE CONCERT
(in order heard)
"How I Got Over"
Vickie Winans, Tim Bowman Jr.
Yoruba drumming
Percussions D'Afrique
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
BeBe Winans
"How I Got Over"
Joshua Nelson
"Fix Me Jesus"