Written and performed by Nancy Hood with narration and musical accompaniment by Barry Brown, “I’ve Got A Song!” depicts Nancy’s childhood experiences growing up in a leftist family during the McCarthy Era.
Complementing the stories is a musical selection ranging from spirituals to union songs, haunting love ballads to humorous tunes of social significance. A backdrop of family photographs and newspaper clippings completes this living history lesson that spans the mid-‘40s through the early ‘60s.
Evoking laughter and tears, this program draws the audience into a child’s courageous struggle with adversity and persecution.
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Reflecting on “I’ve Got a Song”, Pete Seeger wrote:
“I am lucky that the seeds I planted in 1949 are still thriving. Keep on…”
Historian, Howard Zinn, endorsed the program stating:
“Nancy’s performance piece is a delightful reminder of the connection between songs and social justice. I found it a pleasure to listen to and truly inspiring in recalling the historic struggles for a better world.”
Following a performance at the Weaver Library, librarian Joyce May wrote:
“Nancy Hood and Barry Brown present an important piece of American history that is rarely discussed. In using their exceptional musical talent to tell the story, they have created a fascinating, sobering, moving and entertaining program.”
This event is made free thanks to the generous donations of the Friends of the Kingston Free Library. Please register here: skpl.libcal.com/event/17912052