The Banyan Tree of the Americas: Music Evolution in the African Diaspora: Gospel & Bomba

We are honored to host panelists and artists from Richmond, VA, Rev. Cora Harvey Armstrong and Family (gospel), and from Puerto Rico, Dr. Emanuel Dufrasne González and Taller-Conjunto Paracumbé (bomba). Come join us and untangle the ancestral stories that are not reflected in many history books. We will expose the history and evolution of our African roots in music and dance, and how we are all connected in our current practices. During this panel discussion and performance we will be exploring the connection between Puerto Rican bomba and African American musical traditions in Virginia, in this case, gospel. Come ready to ask questions to our panelists, and enjoy live music from our performers. August 28th, 2021, 4:30pm Old Mill Park 2201 Caroline St Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (Rain space: Dorothy Hart Community Center) Event is FREE and for all ages. Bring your own chair or blanket. Registration required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MqLfMa0VRhS2Zj8gmC6mG4aN_A5fX2OBVwmDN7yRTaI/viewform This project is partially supported by funding from the Fredericksburg Arts Commission, the Virginia Humanities, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Rapp Arts and Culture. We thank the following entities for their partnership and support: the University of Mary Washington, the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc., the Fredericksburg Area Museum, and CLAVES UNIDOS.