Rhythms of Resistance: An Afternoon with Blues Icon Gaye Adegbalola - Feb 22 2:00 PM
New River Blues Society and Christiansburg Institute present Rhythms of Resistance: An Afternoon with Blues Icon Gaye Adegbalola.
Gaye Adegbalola, Blues Music Award winner (formerly called the W. C. Handy Award) and a founding member of Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women (1984-2009), plays guitar, harmonica and is a composer. She has recorded 10 CDs on Alligator Records and has toured widely throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Through song and story Gaye shares her first-hand experiences and insights in the struggle for equality, from embracing the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, sitting-in and picketing, to the Black Power Movement and Malcom X, in order to find her own path on the journey to self-acceptance, empowerment and freedom.
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Empowerment Partner | $250-499
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event on the stage.
Social Media Exposure: Mentioned on our social media platforms leading up to the event.
Complimentary Tickets: Receive 4 tickets for reserved seating at the event. NRBS Tee shirt, CI Tee Shirt, and NRBS CD.
Grassroots Supporter | Up to $99
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Community Connector | $100-$249
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Social Media Exposure: Mentioned on our social media platforms leading up to the event.
Complimentary Tickets: Receive 2 tickets for reserved seating at the event.