Wednesday, September 16, 7pm
The duo Sultana weaves history, original songs, and a slideshow for a unique and fun look at U.S. history and legends. It is a story of heroes and celebrities, immigrants and indigenous peoples, injustices and progress. Visits are paid to a legendary heroine, a sports superstar, a technological feat, a media circus and much more. The program is part of the series “Live Music Making History Live.”
Sultana is musicians and songwriters Jon and Li Waterman. Musician and songwriter Jon Waterman has been performing his original songs throughout his life. His music is influenced by intriguing characters and stories from history, the roots of the music he loves, and the diversity of the human experience. His song “Sultana” which tells the story of the Civil War steamboat disaster was selected to be featured at the Sultana museum in Marion, AR. He has an M.A. in Popular Music History from Prescott College and is a licensed History teacher in Massachusetts. Li is a classically trained guitarist and singer who formerly fronted the Rhode Island band Alien Tesh. She is also an artist and graduate of Museum School in Boston. They have presented their “Live Music Making History Live” programs A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music, History and Legends through Song, Popular Music and Veterans and The Railroad in Song in venues throughout New England.
We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.
Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers MA.
Wheelchair parking at back of ramp. Parking at Elm Street lot and along Page or Cherry Streets
Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org
FREE. Donations appreciated.