Lem Sheppard: African American Songs from Kansas History

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Program Type:

Live Music, Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Event Details

The musical activities of African Americans from about 1860 to 1920 are part of an untold story in Kansas history. They were active in many musical groups as itinerant musicians and jubilee singers. Musician Lem Sheppard presents a program of this music taken from the pages of Kansas history.