Name: Silkroad Ensemble - American Railroad With Rhiannon Giddens
Start: 2024-11-10T19:30:00
Location: Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Nashville Symphony

For 60 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has sung powerful, uplifting songs that emote the struggles and passion of South Africa. Nelson Mandela called Ladysmith “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors.” The group sings a cappella in a joyously energetic performance that combines loud powerful choruses with softer, almost whispering chants where voices blend harmoniously alongside tightly choreographed dance moves.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Shermerhorn Symphony Center

Silkroad Ensemble's latest initiative, "American Railroad," delves into the profound influence of African American, Chinese, Indigenous, Irish, and other immigrant communities on the development of the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad and the connecting railways across North America. This performance, featuring the acclaimed artist Rhiannon Giddens, explores the rich tapestry of cultures that were disseminated across the United States through the railroad, drawing a parallel to the historical Silk Road that connected China, the Far East, and Europe. Through a blend of music and storytelling, "American Railroad" illuminates the diverse cultural contributions that shaped the nation's railways, offering a unique perspective on the historical and cultural significance of this monumental achievement. Presented without the Nashville Symphony, this concert promises a captivating journey through the intertwined histories and legacies of the communities that played a pivotal role in the creation of America's railroads.