MetroStage at the Lyceum presents: An Evening with Robert E. Person

Name: MetroStage at the Lyceum presents: An Evening with Robert E. Person
Start: 2026-02-23T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-23T20:30:00-05:00
Location: The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum

Schedule

Mon Feb 23 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum | Alexandria, VA

Celebrate Black History Month with Robert E. Person, tracing the Negro Spiritual’s influence on Jazz and Gospel through music and story.
About this Event

Roots & Reverence: The Spirituals That Shaped America

Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable evening featuring Robert E. Person, joined by his backup singers and a dynamic ensemble of piano, bass, and drums.

This powerful musical journey traces the Negro Spiritual from its sacred origins through its profound influence on Jazz and Gospel. Through soul-stirring melodies, rich storytelling, and rhythmic expression, experience the music that formed the spiritual backbone of American culture.