Blues Journey

March 23, 2009

Produced by the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences

Grades 4–7

Adapted from the book Blues Journey by Walter Dean Myers with pictures by Christopher Myers

Curricular connections: Social studies (US History, Black History and Behavioral Studies), Drama, and Music Appreciation

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Come, listen to the bluesman, who still has a song in his heart and lots of stories to tell! Every last story is rooted in music—from The Great One’s deal with the Man in White, to riding the “blues train” up to Chicago, and learning how to capture lightning in a song. Take a journey and discover how the blues came to be, and why they are here to stay. Drama, narration, and live music bring the rich lyrics of Walter Dean Myers’ book to life.