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June in Jacksonville: Ringo, Red Caps, roller derby and 'rassling (plus a surprise scare)
It's the time of year in Jacksonville for Juneteenth events, dance recitals and season finales. Here are 100-plus fun things ...
With 'Something Beautiful,' Miley Cyrus balances dance fervor and overly stylized pop
The American singer's ninth album, released on Friday and co-written with leading figures from the indie rock world, too rarely deviates from a well-worn commercial path.
Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Avril Lavigne and more top St. Louis’ must-see June concerts
Kendrick Lamar and SZA bring their long-awaited "Grand National" tour to St. Louis in June. Plus the Temptations, Dave ...
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Howard Gospel Choir Performs LIFT EVERY VOICE: A JUNETEENTH MUSICAL CELEBRATION In June
Cherry Street Music, the chamber music program of The Allen Center presents Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical ...
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Many know the song performed at the NFL Draft as the 'Black national anthem.' But it's so much more.
"Lift Every Voice and Sing," often called the "Black ... A choir of Milwaukee singers performed the song, originally named "National Hymn," to help open the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay April ...
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‘Lift Every Voice’ provided context for Black resistance and the Black church
After their annual tradition of performing “Lift Every Voice,” which has varied in ... performance style made famous by the Fisk Jubilee Singers and other groups from that era.
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Why ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ sparks debate — and what its author, who lived in Great Barrington, really intended
“Lift Every Voice and Sing," a hymn known by many as the “Black national ... It was featured in Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX festivities, which coincided with the hymn’s 125th anniversary. Singer and ...
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Ledisi performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" with New Orleans high school students ahead of Super Bowl
This is. New Orleans singer-songwriter and 125 New Orleans high school students celebrated the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice And Sing” at the Super Bowl. Video above is from the Apple ...
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New Orleans high school students set to perform at Super Bowl LIX
THE GROUP WILL PERFORM DURING THE PREGAME SHOW AND SING LIFT EVERY VOICE BEHIND NEW ORLEANS OWN GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SINGER LEDISI TO SING LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING AT THE SUPER BOWL. IT IS A LIFE ...
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Did you hear the 'Black national anthem' during the Super Bowl? It's celebrating 125 years
"I remember hearing my father sing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' when I was as young as 4 or 5," said Warfield (no relation to the celebrated singer William Warfield, but a relative of former wide ...
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Ledisi sings Black National Anthem at Super Bowl LIX
This year’s Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” This tradition began in 2020 and has become an integral part of the NFL ...
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Super Bowl LIX Black national anthem performance creates social media frenzy
Ledisi, a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing" as part of Super Bowl LIX’s pregame festivities. The New Orleans native sang the song, otherwise known as ...