250 years of America through songs of protest and freedom

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The America 250 celebrations continue! On Saturday, Aug. 22, you can watch a free, multi-genre concert of song and spoken word performed by the Lucy Smith Quintet and NPR journalist Cheryl Corley.It’s called America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom. It explores the history of the U.S. through music, poetry, ballads and more.In the Loop sits down with the producers of the event to learn more.GUESTS: Cheryl Corley, NPR correspondentLucy Smith, Chicago jazz musician

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