"New Harmonies" July 21 to August 30, 2008 New Harmonies: a Smithsonian Institute Exhibit Celebrating American Roots Music will be on view at the Jeanerette Bicentennial Park and Museum in 2008 from July 21 to August 30.
What is American Music? What are the roots of Jazz, Rock and Roll, Hip Hop and Country Swing? Many of us listen to music day-in and day-out without giving a second thought to the wealth of history and culture that shapes today’s popular music. Our music is built upon the melding of different cultural groups and is a direct reflection of America’s diversity.
“New Harmonies” is an interactive exhibit that examines the ongoing cultural process that has made America the birthplace of more music than any place on earth. The exhibition provides a fascinating, inspiring and toe-tapping listen to the American story of multi-cultural exchange.
Please come to Jeanerette and help us enjoy and celebrate America's music.
THE BIG JAM - Sunday, August 17th
If you love to perform music or just enjoy listening, join the Jeanerette Museum for The Big Jam. The jam session will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 at the museum and is free of charge. Musicians will have a host band available if they need backing musicians, a rhythm section or more. Pre-registration for musicians is not necessary. This event will be the conclusion of the Sizzlin’ Sundays performance series held in conjunction with the Smithsonian exhibit, New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music. No ice chests, please. For questions concerning the event, contact Gail at hug057@yahoo.com or leave a message at 276-6519. If you have questions concerning the event contact Brenda at 519-3149 or Joshua “Bubba” Murrell at 367-1405. This program is sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. It is funded under a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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