The presentation explores the effect that music, particularly rhythm & blues, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, and soul music, had on racial integration in the United States. Throughout the civil rights movement, music played a significant role in bringing many people together in a common cause. As former United Nations Ambassador and civil rights activist Andrew Young stated, “You could say that music played a bigger part in the movement than the courts.”
Steve Buckingham is a four-time Grammy winner, veteran music producer, record company executive, and studio musician. He teaches "Rhythm & Blues Tore Down the Walls of Segregation" at VWU and has previously taught at Vanderbilt University. His presentation explores this subject through archival films and photos, interviews, and extensive use of music. All are welcome to attend!
