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Feb. 05, 2016
Learn the History and Meaning of Spiritual Songs at UT Feb. 11
Did you know the Negro spiritual was the forerunner to the blues, jazz, R
Did you know the Negro spiritual was the forerunner to the blues, jazz, R & B and modern gospel music?
On Thursday, Feb. 11, The University of Tampa will welcome Naima Johnston-Bush for an interactive multimedia performance that explores the history and meaning of Negro spirituals, Spiritual Songs — The History of Gospel Music. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values and is free and open to the public.
During the event, Johnston-Bush will cover the history and development of the Negro spiritual and its impact on all genres of music today. After providing context and meaning for each song, she will perform it, making the event a mini concert.
Johnston-Bush is a Christian recording artist, author, educator and minister. She is the founder of Broken Box Ministries whose mission is to empower people to achieve their dreams using the arts and education.
The event is organized by UT’s Resource Team for Faith, Values and Spirituality. For more information, contact Lisa Ryan, staff assistant for wellness services, at lryan@ut.edu or (813) 257-1877.
On Thursday, Feb. 11, The University of Tampa will welcome Naima Johnston-Bush for an interactive multimedia performance that explores the history and meaning of Negro spirituals, Spiritual Songs — The History of Gospel Music. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values and is free and open to the public.
During the event, Johnston-Bush will cover the history and development of the Negro spiritual and its impact on all genres of music today. After providing context and meaning for each song, she will perform it, making the event a mini concert.
Johnston-Bush is a Christian recording artist, author, educator and minister. She is the founder of Broken Box Ministries whose mission is to empower people to achieve their dreams using the arts and education.
The event is organized by UT’s Resource Team for Faith, Values and Spirituality. For more information, contact Lisa Ryan, staff assistant for wellness services, at lryan@ut.edu or (813) 257-1877.
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