# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Samuel James & Michael Kebede - "Haint Blue": A Night of Songs, Stories and Traditions
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: In their debut duo performance, musicians Samuel James and Michael Kebede bring forward their individual virtuosity, sounds, and cultures to create a new sound within the dynamic landscape of Black American folk. Born in the U.S. of Ethiopian parents and raised in Ethiopia, Michael Kebede draws from American banjo traditions and East African music to create a sound and style uniquely his own. Multi-instrumentalist, historian, writer Samuel James is widely known for his command of blues, Americana and other folk forms. Through banjo, guitar, voice, and storytelling, James and Kebede weave together both traditional and original compositions that celebrate the music created when different sounds, voices, and cultures come together across time and place. 

ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessible. A Hearing Aid Loop system is available. Seating is wooden pews.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/samuel-james-and-michael-kebede-haint-blue-a-night-of-songs-stories-and-traditions/200028342537137
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 119

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Parish Church
- **lat**: 43.65855
- **long**: -70.25824
- **full address**: First Parish Church, 425 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3505, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Samuel James & Michael Kebede - "Haint Blue": A Night of Songs, Stories and Traditions being held?
  - **A:** Samuel James & Michael Kebede - "Haint Blue": A Night of Songs, Stories and Traditions takes place on Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at First Parish Church, 425 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3505, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Samuel James & Michael Kebede - "Haint Blue": A Night of Songs, Stories and Traditions?
  - **A:** Samuel James & Michael Kebede - "Haint Blue": A Night of Songs, Stories and Traditions is organized by Portland Ovations.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Samuel James & Michael Kebede - "Haint Blue": A Night of Songs, Stories and Traditions is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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