Inspired by the words and actions of Dr. King, We Shall Overcome features repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders. Led by the talented Damien Sneed, this performance weaves spoken word from Dr. King’s speeches with a musical lineage of gospel, jazz, classical and Broadway to reinvigorate and inspire future generations.
Performers:
Bandleader, piano, keys, vocals Damien Sneed
Vocals Chenee Campbell
Vocals Markita Knight
Vocals Anitra McKinney
Vocals Alicia Peters-Jordan
Vocals Linny Smith
Organ Marquéz Cassidy
Bass Arthur Sutton
Drums Joel Tate
Singers from New Spirit of Penn Gospel Choir and St. Thomas Gospel Choir
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Photo credit:
1: Courtesy Damien Sneed
2, 3, 4: Frank Stewart
