My Country ’Tis of Thee feat. Freedom Riders
About This Event
Event: My Country ’Tis of Thee featuring Freedom Riders Venue: LPR (Le Poisson Rouge) Genre: Rock/Pop Part of the NYC Winter Jazzfest, this event showcases Freedom Riders alongside Arturo O’Farrill and Adegoke.
About My Country ’Tis of Thee(song)
"My Country, 'Tis of Thee", also known as "America", is an American patriotic song whose lyrics were written by Samuel Francis Smith. The song served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States before the adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the official U.S. national anthem in 1931. The melody is adapted from the de facto national anthem of the United Kingdom, "God Save the King".
About the Artists
Freedom Riders
The Freedom Riders were civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern United States in 1961 to challenge the non-enforcement of United States Supreme Court decisions that ruled segregated public buses unconstitutional.
Arturo O’Farrill
Arturo O'Farrill is a pianist, composer, and bandleader known for his work in Afro-Latin jazz. He leads the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and has won multiple Grammy Awards. He performs regularly at venues including Le Poisson Rouge in New York City.
Adegoke Steve Colson
Adegoke Steve Colson is an American composer and musician known for his contributions to contemporary jazz and experimental music.
Samora Pinderhughes
Samora Pinderhughes is a dynamic rock and pop artist known for his compelling performances at venues like Le Poisson Rouge. With a rich collaborative background, he has shared the stage with notable acts such as Arturo O’Farrill and the Freedom Riders, showcasing his ability to blend genres and engage audiences through powerful storytelling.