The History Museum of Mobile has announced that its annual African American Music Festival will be held on February 2 and 3, 2023.

Mobile County students will be treated to musical performances by artists who specialize in three genres of music developed by African Americans:

The vocal group Voices Unlimited will perform Spirituals/Gospel Music;

members of the Excelsior Band will perform Jazz music;

guitarist Dennis “Finger Roll” Nelson will perform Blues music.

The performers will also tell students about the historical significance of each type of music.

The African American Music Festival at the History Museum of Mobile is a time of celebration that honors the legacy of African American musicians.

The event is supported by has received a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and Mobile County Commission. Museum staff will be available for interviews.

Thursday, Feb. 2 and Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 Performances at 8:45 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:45 a.m. History Museum of Mobile 111 S. Royal St. Mobile, AL 36602