2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom is a multi-genre concert of spoken word and music. It’s written and narrated by award-winning journalist, Cheryl Corley, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith.The concert chronicles America’s story from its founding years to the 21st century. It includes Walt Whitman’s “I Hear America Singing” along with the words of other American authors. Songs include: Curtis Mayfield’s “This is My Country”, John Lennon’s “Imagine,” and Beyonce’s “Freedom.” It is a performance that presents the intricacies of America’s 250 years.
