Celebrating the Father of the Blues - W. C. Handy
Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English
The Joseph Caleb Auditorium's Caleb Around Town Birth of Black Music Series celebrates the Father of the Blues W. C. Handy's recording of "Memphis Blues," the 1908 publication of "I Got the Blues," and some of America's most notable blues songs, performed by legendary South Florida blues musicians Val and Mojo Ike Woods. Hear timeless classics and explore the sounds that influenced generations of American music. The program also features a special poetic presentation by spoken-word artist Rebecca "Phoenix" Vaughns. Sponsored by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Florida Arts & Culture.
Location
Sandrell Rivers Theater 6103 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 (Map)
Contact Information
Theodore Harrell
305-284-8872