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We Shall Overcome

A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring Damien Sneed

Sunday, March 8, 2020 • 2 PM

Funding is provided by WESTAF, the Western States Arts Federation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the California Arts Council

Inspired by the words and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Overcome showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King's recorded speeches. Using a diverse ensemble of multi-genre vocalists and instrumentalists, producer and musical director Damien Sneed presents a living lineage of music and culture that includes traditional gospel, modern gospel, classical, jazz, Broadway, and spirituals.

Date

Sunday, March 8, 2020 • 2 PM

Tickets

$27.50–$55

Venue

Smothers Theatre

Contact Us

Box Office
Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

310.506.4522

Open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 PM,
and two hours prior to most performances.


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