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Miami H O L I D AY C O N C E R T
JOCELYN & JOHN WATKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Dec 19-20 HUEDSONGS.ORG
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There's something transcendent about Christmas that transforms our world each year. Time slows, hearts open wider, and we find ourselves drawn into deeper connection with those around us. The air itself seems charged with possibility and hope. Soulful Christmas opens a door into the world of Christmas music through the lens of Black family, traditions, and community – inviting everyone to experience these powerful songs that have shaped the season across decades. Through the voices of our remarkable cast and all of the community whose interviews you'll see woven throughout our performance, we explore the profound cultural legacy and personal meaning behind these beloved melodies. As we bring these songs to life, I find myself experiencing all the firsts again; each moment carrying that special excitement that echoes the wonder of the season itself. This performance flows from a wellspring of love, strengthened by community, lifted by hope, and dedicated to sharing the profound joy these songs have brought to generations of families. None of this would be possible without our phenomenal cast, our tireless production team, and our generous donors. Most 02 importantly, thank you – our audience – for choosing to share this moment with us. For the next ninety minutes, let the music fill your spirit and carry you home.
WITH JOY AND SOUL, KUNYA C. ROWLEY EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
THE MINDS and Hearts POWERING SOULFUL CHRISTMAS
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Soulful Christmas Creative Team & Crew
Musical Director - King Friday Writer & Director - Kunya C. Rowley Production, Set & Props Designer - Sandi Stock Sound Design - Arc Labs Media Lighting Design - Bruce Brown Stage Manager - Kai Cooper Operations Manager - Christian Reátegui Marketing Manager - Ace Anderson Project Coordinator - Sharlia Gulley Videography - Oliver J Pro
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Soulful Christmas Cast & Band
Ja’Nia Harden, Brittany Graham, Erron Cooper, Wilkie Ferguson III, King Friday, Khan, Joshua Walton.
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Hued Songs Board of DirectorS
Sabina Zetrenne, Joseph Cloud, Meghan Wood, John Barrow, Wilkie Ferguson, III, Kunya C. Rowley.
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The Performance
‘Tis the Season Ja’Nia Harden + Cast
RUN OF SHOW
What Christmas Means to Me Wilkie Ferguson, III + Cast One Little Christmas Tree Erron Cooper Do you hear what I hear Brittney Graham + Cast This Christmas Erron Cooper & Wilkie Ferguson, III Gee Whiz It’s Christmas Ja’Nia Harden Oh, Holy Night Brittany Graham let it Snow Medley Cast My Favorite Things Brittany Graham Carols Medley Cast Give Love on Christmas Day Ja’Nia Harden Someday at Christmas Erron Cooper Santa Claus is Coming to Town Wilkie Ferguson, III + Cast Mary Did You Know Cast Children Go Where I Send Thee Cast Go tell it On the Mountain Erron Cooper + Cast Joyful, Joyful Cast All I want for Christmas Cast
The Cast Erron Erron Cooper Cooper CAST
Wilkie Wilkie Ferguson, Ferguson, III III CAST & VOCAL CAPTAIN
Brittany Brittany Graham Graham
Ja’Nia Ja’Nia Harden Harden
CAST
CAST
Kunya Kunya C. C. Rowley Rowley WRITER & DIRECTOR
Khan Khan BAND
Joshua Joshua walton walton BAND
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King King Friday Friday
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE THANK YOU TO THE HANDS, HEARTS, AND MINDS THAT HAVE HELPED STEWARD THIS SHOW:
Gratitude to the African-American Research Library & Cultural Center, Oliver Stewart, CoSpace Miami, The Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, Margaret Ledford, Alexa Caravia, Osmany Torres Thank you to our video participants: Lucie Zetrenne, Sabina Zetrenne, Nikisha Williams, Kunya Rowley, G. Wright Muir, Zaylin Yates, Darius Daughtry, Monica Rowley Gordon, Linda Julien, Valerie Riles, Aneatra King, Aniola Pierre, Sarah Dabady, Rosalyn Honyghan If you are interested in finding ways to support more performances like this one, please email Leisa@huedsongs.org or Scan here to donate.
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