|
 "LEGACY:
Our Wealth of Music" is a one-woman-show in which performer/creator Maggie Brown
explores the evolution of African American music. Engaging her audience, she demonstrates
work songs of the slaves and anthologizes musical forms created all the way up to
present-day contemporary rap music.
Exciting, intelligent
"edutainment" for children and adults, LEGACY is a foot-tapping,
finger-snapping, narrative vocal tribute to the history of African American music. In her
own unique style, Maggie sings a wide spectrum of musical forms including spirituals,
blues, ragtime and jazz. From doo wop to disco and from bebop to hip hop, her presentation
is packed with history, information and music.
In
her own words . . .
I conducted research,
gathering musical information and material to conduct a study of the history and evolution
of African American music. This research certainly gave me an education on what I have
discovered to be a great wealth of creativity and brilliance in the contributions of
African Americans to what is now a multi-billion dollar music industry. The invincible
spirit of my ancestors was revealed to me. It made me very excited and I want to turn-on
others to the story that will lift the human spirit with music and song.
Since 1991, after being
invited by the Education Department of the Field Museum of Natural History to perform and
present "LEGACY: Our Wealth Of Music" in their world music program, I
have shared LEGACY with thousands via other museums, cultural centers, college
campuses and dozens of grammar and high school students throughout the US. |
QUOTES – About "LEGACY: Our Wealth
Of Music"
"The musical performance was of the highest
quality, and the dramatic narrative added significance to the exhibition." - - Ronnie Hartfield, Executive Director
Art Institute of Chicago
"…an entertaining and informative way to enjoy
Black History Month"
- - Stan West, Pioneer Press
"Your ability to appeal to a broad
audience of young school children, college students, faculty and staff members say much of
your artistry" - - Cassandra Carter,
Campus Programs
University of Illinois-Chicago
"The Legacy
Company fulfills the mission of our program goals of outreach with quality
programming." - - Lori Scott, Dept. of
Cultural Affairs
City of Chicago
"The audience was spellbound" - - Brenda Murrain, Andrew Carnegie School
"Your voice is pure and strong, your message clear
and honest . . .every part of your performance was excellent" -
- Lleanna McReynolds, Raintree Montessori School |
