# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Freedom Songs-The Music of Black History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, will offer a free performance of “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.  

From the soulful work songs sung in the fields during slavery, through the rhythms of Ragtime and Jazz, to the powerful voices of R&B and the spirituals that fueled the Civil Rights movement- this play traces the vital role of music in the journey of Black Americans. It's a moving story of resilience, resistance, and hope, told through the soundscape of history. No cost to attend. First-come, first-seated. This event is supported by a grant from the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.

Location
This performance will take place at the Alston-Massenburg Center.

Tickets
Free admission, no tickets required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wake-forest/freedom-songs-the-music-of-black-history/200029594803245
- **Event Categories**: art, black-history-month, theatre, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wake Forest
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alston Massenburg Center Wake Forest, NC
- **lat**: 35.982921831377
- **long**: -78.504081572577
- **full address**: Alston Massenburg Center Wake Forest, NC, 416 N Taylor St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-2422, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Freedom Songs-The Music of Black History
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Freedom Songs-The Music of Black History being held?
  - **A:** Freedom Songs-The Music of Black History takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am at Alston Massenburg Center Wake Forest, NC, 416 N Taylor St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-2422, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Freedom Songs-The Music of Black History?
  - **A:** Freedom Songs-The Music of Black History is organized by Wake Forest Renaissance Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Freedom Songs-The Music of Black History 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 Wake Forest, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Freedom Songs-The Music of Black History sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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