06/01/2026
6/7 at 3:00 pm - Memorial Library, 3222 Culebra
6/13 at 2:00 pm- Pruitt Library, 5110 Walzem
6/16 at 5:00 pm- Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood
Celebrate Juneteenth with our newest FREE program at the San Antonio Public Library! Come learn about the roots of Early Black American/Soulaan music and why it was so impactful on every contemporary genre today. We will be getting deep into the DNA of Black American music and discussing multiple genres including Juba, Mississippi Fife, Jazz, Gospel, and of course the Blues.
This presentation is ideal for discovering genres you've never heard of and gaining a new understanding of the connections to West African tradition. You won't just leave with generalizations about West African music, but specific traditions and tribes that helped inform our musical practices. You'll also get a better understanding of the conditions that led to evolutions in Black music and an understanding of how Soulaan/African American music is interconnected with the Black Diaspora as a whole.
If you've seen our Ten Heritage tribes presentation, this is a great follow up, getting even more in-depth with your understanding of how the tribes we learned about contributed specifically to the realm of music.
This is a great presentation for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of music and history. We look forward to seeing you there!!
