Juneteenth Celebration | All American Freedom Day: Renewing Passion for Freedom & Democracy
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Juneteenth honors the beginning of our nation's true independence—the freedom for all members of the reunited nation after the American Civil War. More than 400 years after the first enslaved African people were brought to the North American colonies, the fight for justice and equity continues. Join Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes Jr., notable honorees, distinguished speakers, and renowned artists for this national celebration of Black culture.
Limited availability. On a first come, first served basis, a limited number of walk-up tickets will be available on the day of the performance (Monday, June 19). There is a maximum of 2 tickets per person.
About Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall's mission is to present extraordinary music and musicians on the three stages of this legendary hall, to bring the transformative power of music to the widest possible audience, to provide visionary education programs, and to foster the future of music through the cultivation of new works, artists, and audiences.
https://www.carnegiehall.org/About Take 6
Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. The group integrates jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 has received several Grammy Awards as well as Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award and nominations for the NAACP Image Award.
https://take6.com/About Joseph Joubert, piano
Joseph Joubert is a hugely versatile musician whose wide-ranging accomplishments and talent as a pianist, arranger, orchestrator, Broadway conductor, and music director have taken him around the world. Most recently Joubert was musical director and orchestrator for Harriet Tubman star Cynthia Erivo in three sold out Tokyo performances.
https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/j/jo-jz/joseph-joubert/About The String Queens
Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today's Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.
https://thestringqueens.com/About Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble
The Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble was founded by renowned musical director, music educator and activist Bettye Franks Forbes in 1979 for participation in the re-opening celebration of the renovated James Memorial Chapel at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. The Ensemble's wide-ranging repertoire brings together a body of work which has come to be identified as the African American religious experience. Included in the repertoire are traditional and contemporary spirituals, anthems, hymns and gospels. One of New York City's great cultural treasures. The Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble has performed throughout the United States and abroad.