An engaging speech about the past, the present, and hopes for the future. Gaye shares her first-hand experiences and insights in the struggle for equality, from embracing the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, sitting and picketing, to the Black Power Movement and Malcom X, in order to find her own path on the journey to self-acceptance, empowerment and freedom. This clip is an excerpt from a 1 hour presentation at Christiansburg High School in Christiansburg, VA. For more information, visit: http://www.adegbalola.com

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Gaye traces the history of blues women from the 1920s to today. She shares video and/or audio clips from Bessie Smith to Billie Holiday, from Rosetta Tharpe to Big Mama Thornton, from Etta Baker to Etta James and many others. She illuminates how the history of working class black women is documented in blues lyrics. Musically, she highlights the many vocal techniques (wails, syncopation, phrasing, growls, etc.) that are used that give drama and immediacy to the performances of blues women. This presentation runs 1 1/2 to 2 hours. However, it can be presented as a full length course with in-depth information and more listening experiences. For more information, visit: http://www.adegbalola.com

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Gaye Adegbalola, keynote speaker at Fredericksburg Pride (Gaye's hometown in Virginia), shares her personal journey in the fight for equal rights. She compares the struggle for Civil Rights from the '60s with today's struggle for GLBT rights -- the many similarities and differences. This clip is an excerpt from a 20 minute speech. For more information, visit: http://www.adegbalola.com

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Linda Rodney 'aka' Chocolate Thunder w/ Saffire-Uppity Blues Women @ Handlebar - Greenville,SC

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