Production

School-Time Performance: Don Oliver: When the Spirit Says Sing!

February 28 – March 2, 1984


Production Language English
Country of Origin United States
Description Grades 1-8. With amazing clarity, Don Oliver traces the evolution of the uniquely American music of blues, gospel and jazz from "Field Hollers" up to its current forms. He connects personal anecdotes to the development of black music as a whole and in so doing creates an individual as well as a societal picture. Audience participation is encouraged.
Identifier 1984s.01336
VenueCarey Playhouse (Music Hall, BAM Rose Cinema)
musicianDon Oliver
top billingDon Oliver