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Celebrating Black Music in America: Jazz through the Ages

with Faheem Najieb 
2025-02-26 19:00:00 2025-02-26 20:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Black Music in America: Jazz through the Ages Learn how Black artists changed the music landscape through Blues and Jazz. Registration required. Adults & Teens Grades 7-12. Granville Public Library - Community Room

Wednesday, February 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-26 19:00:00 2025-02-26 20:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating Black Music in America: Jazz through the Ages Learn how Black artists changed the music landscape through Blues and Jazz. Registration required. Adults & Teens Grades 7-12. Granville Public Library - Community Room

Granville Public Library

Community Room

Learn how Black artists changed the music landscape through Blues and Jazz. Registration required. Adults & Teens Grades 7-12.

This Black History Month, join us in learning about how Black artists and musicians change the music landscape in America, and beyond, through Blues and Jazz during the 20’s-60’s. Faheem Najieb is an educator, band director, and musician with a focus on Blues and Jazz music. Enjoy history, music, and dance with us while we celebrate the historic achievements of prolific artists who continue to inspire us today.  

AGE GROUP: | Teen Grades 7 - 12 | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Presenters |

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