Newport Art Museum winter speaker series: John Davis
“Pianist John Davis has made a mission of uncovering music by 19th century Black pianists, including enslaved persons, whose work had a direct impact on the blues, jazz, rock, and R&B …
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Newport Art Museum winter speaker series: John Davis
“Pianist John Davis has made a mission of uncovering music by 19th century Black pianists, including enslaved persons, whose work had a direct impact on the blues, jazz, rock, and R&B artists that came in their wake…” (Time Out New York). This Thursday, Jan. 17, join John for a lecture and performance about his quest to unearth the forgotten keyboard works of the once-enslaved musician and America’s first Black superstar performer, Thomas Wiggins.
The lecture will be held in person at the Museum and virtually on Vimeo and will be followed by audience Q&A and tea reception.
Lecture recording will be available to subscribers and ticket holders.
WHEN: Jan. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue and online
PRICING: $25 per non-member ticket, $20 per member ticket
MORE INFO: To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.
