Bruce Henry presents The Evolution of African-American Music
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One of 52 upcoming events at The Capri Theater, and 7,346 across the Twin Cities.
Bruce Henry presents 400 years of Black History in Music. The Freedom Train Ensemble is a culturally relevant ensemble of musicians, vocalists, spoken word artists and dancers who specialize in traditional and contemporary music inspired by African American History. The Freedom Train Ensemble’s repertoire is curated from over 400 years of African American cultural expression and follows the timeline that flows from African and American folk music to spirituals and blues, from soul to jazz and on to Hip Hop. Ticket information coming soon! Bruce A. Henry is a vocalist, historian, storyteller, composer and performer extraordinaire. A baritone, whose three-and-a-half octave range allows him to sing tenor, alto and falsetto, Bruce has a pure voice with a versatility few can match. Bruce’s music has taken him to five continents, and he has recorded for Disney, HBO and numerous national ad campaigns. In addition, Bruce has performed with and opened for the likes of Doc Severinson, Roberta Flack, Chris Botti, Ramsey Lewis, Stephane Grapelli, Jimmy Jam and The Sounds of Blackness.