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Dynamic Ambassadors of Hope and Joy Kim and Reggie Harris Perform Songs of Freedom, Struggle May 9th

 
Saturday, May 09, 2015  07:30pm  10:00pm
   

     

Kim and Reggie Harris bring their special blend of folk and gospel music and storytelling to the Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Avenue in White Plains, NY. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance, $23 at the door, $15 at the door with a student I.D. and $10 for children 6-12. For more information visit www.WalkaboutClearwater.org or call (914) 946-1625. At 6:45 p.m., the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus holds an informal audience sing-along. The Coffeehouse is family-friendly, smoke-free and alcohol-free. Refreshments are available both before the show and during intermission. There is plenty of free parking. 

Kim and Reggie Harris (www.kimandreggie.com) are dynamic and superbly talented traditional folk performers, whose captivating stage presence and unique harmonies have earned the respect and love of audiences throughout the US, Canada and Europe for more than 30 years. They combine a strong folk and gospel legacy with a solid background in classical, rock, jazz and pop music. Their repertoire includes songs about the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement, spirituals, songs of labor, freedom and love.  This celebrated wife/husband duo has been weaving magic with creativity and precision... embodying a tradition of music that has inspired millions across age, culture, ethnicity and political differences to find new ways to connect. With eight CD releases on the Folk Era and Appleseed Recordings labels and with materials developed in their work with the Kennedy Center, Kim and Reggie are recognized pioneers, lecturers and contributors in historical and educational circles and are featured on compilations, films and educational projects worldwide.

According to The Philadelphia Daily News, “Kim and Reggie inspire a sense of joy and exhilaration that lifts the soul... makes you want to sing and celebrate your neighbor!  Music that makes you come alive!”

Founded by Pete Seeger, Walkabout Clearwater is a not-for-profit outreach organization dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and social action through song, education and other activities. Walkabout Clearwater is a chartered member-club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and all activities – including a people’s chorus and a coffeehouse – support the work of its parent organization. WFUV is a media partner.

 
Location     Memorial U.M.C., 250 Bryant Ave., White Plains, NY
Contact      (914) 946-1625
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