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February 7
Celebration
This study for a mural by Charles Searles, at the American Art Museum, fuses the energy of an American street festival with memories of the artist's trip to Nigeria. Look for the rhythm in color, the patterns, and the movement in the dancing figures.
Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories that Changed America
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Explore "Musical Crossroads" at the NMAAHC...
... and find a great book to go along with it!
Listen to this 'Freedom Songs' playlist from Smithsonian Folkways
Check out this collection about the "Super Soul Musical" that celebrates African American culture
Find an online SI event to celebrate Black History Month
Scroll through the many objects at the Smithsonian that celebrate African American musical history
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