 Black Pearl Sings!Date: 09/25/2009 - 10/18/2009 Susannah, a song collector for the Library of Congress, travels the country seeking little-known melodies. When she encounters Pearl in a Texas prison, she discovers dozens of musical treasures rooted in the African tradition. Pearl must decide whether to give away her ancestors` songs for a chance at her own freedom. Music unites strangers in a powerful story that illuminates America`s racial divisions and the attempts of two women to bridge them. Jennifer L. Nelson returns to direct for the first time since her critically acclaimed production of Jitney. 510 10th St. NW. (202)347-4833. Times: Tue-Sun evenings, 7:30pm, Weekend matinees, 2:30pm Address: 511 Tenth St, NW, Web: http://fords.org |
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