Voices at the Gem on Martin Luther King's Birthday - 19 January 2004
Photos, Copyright 2004 Mike Strong

A few photos from the program Monday at the Gem Theater at the American Jazz Museum. 2pm to 4pm. Children to adults.

"For My People" by Margaret Walker, Dancer: Kimberlyn Jones, Poem recited by Adrie Taylor.

Our Country ~ Our Voices

19 January 2004
The American Jazz Museum - Gem Theater
Dr. Martin Luther King Day

The Program

The American Jazz Museum
Presents
Our Country ~ Our Voices
Multi-cultural Expression of Dr. King's Life and Dream

Lift Every Voice
Andrea Macklin-Tribbet (singer)

Remarks
Juanita Moore, Executive Director
American Jazz Museum

Poetry & Dance
Kimberlyn Jones - Dancer
Recited by Adrie Taylor
For My People by Margaret Walker

Dramatic Interpretation
Fred Gibbs
Gentlemen, I'm Here to Stay - Author unknown

UMKC Conservatory of Dance
Choreographer - Loren Whitaker
Dancers - Anthiny DeCarlis, DeeAnna Hiett, Chris Green Latra Wilson
Chan Chan by Ibrahim Ferrer

Urban Literation
337, Aishah, Anthony, Authentice, Beauty, Bonafyde G, Davar, Jamilla Green, Jihad, Randi, Simeon, Terri Green

Krystle Warren quartet
Jeff Harshbarger, bass
David Moore, piano
Sam Wiseman, drums

Finale
Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder