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SUMMARY:1776 at 250: Celebrating America's History with Song & Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging lecture hosted by Professor Gil Harel\, exploring the iconic musical 1776 in the context of America’s 250th birthday in 2026. This talk will delve into how the musical\, first performed in 1969\, vividly portrays the struggles and compromises surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, capturing the revolutionary spirit of the nation’s founding.  As we approach the semiquincentennial\, Professor Harel will discuss how 1776 not only celebrates America’s birth but also confronts its complexities\, such as the debate over slavery\, as seen in powerful songs like “Molasses to Rum.”
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/1776-at-250-celebrating-americas-history-with-song-story/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Isle of Klezbos: Pride Concert - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Lauded by New York Magazine for “cutting edge klezmer\,” and the L.A. Blade as “rapturous and rollicking\,” the band specializes also in re-grooved standards\, obscure vintage soundtrack gems\, and genre-defying originals. \nIsle of Klezbos approaches Yiddish musical traditions with loving irreverence and profound respect. \nNow in their 27th year and counting\, with a touring history from Vienna to Vancouver\, they recently released their celebratory album “Yiddish Silver Screen”(Zilberne Kino) with a launch party concert at Joe’s Pub. This album follows up their award-winning debut “Greetings from the Isle of Klezbos” and their acclaimed concert recording “Live From Brooklyn”. \nWith repertoire ranging from rambunctious to swinging to ethereal\, Isle of Klezbos has been seen and heard on HBO\, NPR\, CBS Sunday Morning\, PBS and “The L Word\,” as well as enjoying collaborations with artists such as Jill Sobule\, Gregg Bordowitz and the Grammy-nominated\, platinum-selling Scissor Sisters. The ensemble’s own Off-Off Broadway hit J. Edgar Klezmer: Songs from My Grandmother’s FBI Files was praised by The New York Times for lively score & smart writing.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/isle-of-klezbos-pride-concert-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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