Blues and Beyond tells the story of African Americans in the United States from slavery to the present day by exploring and documenting, with music, videos, narration and illustrations, the evolution of African American music alongside U.S. history. From field hollers and camp meetings to old spirituals to the Blues to the popular genres of today, music is the means by which African Americans have told their story.” The program is delivered using Zoom and allows viewers to interact with the program performers and narrators. A collaboration of East End Libraries.

Registration is required, you will receive the Zoom participation information via email before the event. Please email programs@johnjermain.org if you need the login.