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The life, letters, and lyrics of Langston Hughes

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Lyric Fest partners with Singing City to present a Langston Hughes program of song, poetry, and narration, featuring Charlene Canty, Kenneth Overton, pianist Laura Ward, and narrators/readers Charlotte Blake Alston and Rev. Chaz Howard, and Singing City Choir, brought together to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of poet and social activist Langston Hughes.

Note:
Saturday's family performance is ticketed through Singing City. Visit www.singingcity.org

Where
When
Race Street Meeting House - For Families
March 14, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
March 15, 2026 @ 3:00 pm

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