“Congo Square by Roger Glenn” — A Spiritual Journey Through the Roots of American Music
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“Congo Square by Roger Glenn” — A Spiritual Journey Through the Roots of American Music
“Congo Square” by Roger GlennA spiritual journey through the roots of American music.Long before jazz clubs, record deals, or second lines — there was Congo Square.Every Sunday, enslaved Africans in New Orleans gathered to play, dance, and remember. Their rhythms didn’t just survive — they shaped everything: jazz, R&B, funk, Latin ...
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5.4K views · 149 reactions | Tune in to the world premiere of 'Voices of the Congo Square' and get an inside look at the powerful hidden history that spiraled into the current cultural gumbo of New Orleans through magical music, colorful dance, and mysterious chants. December 11 | 8pm CMT December 12 | 8pm GMT /9pm CEST Get tickets ---> https://new-orleans-voices-of-congo-square.com | Playing For Change | Facebook
5.4K views · 149 reactions | Tune in to the world premiere of 'Voices of the Congo Square' and get an inside look at the powerful hidden history that spiraled into the current cultural gumbo of New Orleans through magical music, colorful dance, and mysterious chants. December 11 | 8pm CMT December 12 | 8pm GMT /9pm CEST Get tickets ---> https://new-orleans-voices-of-congo-square.com | Playing For Change | Facebook
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