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Critically acclaimed vocalist and “Las Vegas’ First Lady of Jazz,” Michelle Johnson,
returns to the Smith Center with a vibrant concert experience that blends music, movement and the power of story to explore freedom in all its forms.
Celebrating resilience, identity and collective joy, Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration reflects on the meaning of the historically celebrated day of emancipation and liberation of African American people while weaving in my Liberian roots and West African ancestry, the musical influences that shaped my artistry, and my own journey through the lens of freedom.
This is a show for everyone ... as the very definition of what freedom means to each and every one of us will be explored.
Featuring music alongside dance, percussion and spoken word, the evening will unfold as a rich, layered experience that moves through spirituals, jazz, Broadway, soul and contemporary favorites, with an emotional arc that carries audiences from reflection to renewal.
Don’t miss Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration!
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