c. "Way Up North in Dixie: (A Work-In-Progress)", 1865-1885, 1995-1996, and undated
Scope and Contents
Various Projects consists of projects which Brown originated or collaborated with other individuals and/organizations. Includes the John Parker Story Theater project, A Proposal for U-Side U-Dey Go: A Black-American's Adventures in Africa, and Way Up North in Dixie: (A Work-In-Progress).
Dates
- Creation: 1865-1885, 1995-1996, and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Brown, Carlyle (Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 19.18 linear feet (46 legal size boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
"Based on the non-fiction book by Howard and Judith Sacks, Way Up North in Dixie: A Black Family's claim to the Confederate Anthem, this musical theater work tells the story of a Black family of musician/singers living and performing in Central Ohio through the latter part of the nineteenth century. The Snowden Family band existed in an isolated and segregated community, which they were only able to penetrate through music and song. Lead by the family matriarch, Ellen Snowden, who grew up in slavery in Charles County, Maryland, the family traveled and played one-night stands in towns and villages throughout rural Ohio, becoming the local proprietors the folk and popular music of the day." Book and lyrics by Carlyle Brown, music composed by Leslie Burrs.
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
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Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
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