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SUMMARY:Ruthie Foster: In Conversation + Artifact Reveal
DESCRIPTION:Spend an intimate afternoon with Grammy-winning artist\, Ruthie Foster\, whose voice has become one of the most powerful in American roots and blues music. \nThe conversation\, moderated by Celia Gregory\, is followed by a permanent artifact donation reveal celebrating Foster’s lasting impact on the genre\, timed to the release of her new album. The reveal marks a significant addition to the museum’s growing collection of contemporary roots and blues history. \nSeats are first come\, first served. Free admission with RSVP. \nRSVP Here \nGet AMERICANAFEST Wristbands
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/ruthie-foster-in-conversation-artifact-reveal/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bobby Rush: King of the Chitlin' Circuit — Film Screening & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the story of a blues legend. Join Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Rush for an AMERICANAFEST screening of his new documentary\, King of the Chitlin’ Circuit\, produced by Mississippi Public Broadcasting. \nThe evening begins with a reception and museum welcome before moving into the theater for the screening. The film follows the 92-year-old across seven decades — from Southern juke joints and the Chitlin’ Circuit to international stages\, film roles\, and a new PBS spotlight. Following the screening\, Rush joins NMAAM’s Dr. Dexter Evans for a guided conversation and audience Q&A\, closing with a photo and meet-and-greet. \nAn immersive afternoon inside the story\, sound\, and legacy of the blues as a foundation of Americana and Black music. \nSeats are first come\, first served. Free admission with RSVP. \nRSVP Here \nGet AMERICANAFEST Wristbands
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/bobby-rush-king-of-the-chitlin-circuit-film-screening-qa/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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