The Art of the Protest Song

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The Art of the Protest Song Concert is a benefit for the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA). MIRA promotes the rights and integration of immigrants throughout New England www.miracoalition.org

Co-sponsored by Boston Area Musicians Take Action and The Folk Song Society of Greater Boston

The MIRA Benefit Concert features four musically gifted performers who use their art to illuminate the social justice issues Americans face and inspire us to take action. Featured performers include Sarah Lee Guthrie (an engaging performer whose work helps carry on an historic family tradition), Regie Gibson (a wonderful rap artist and winner of the National Poetry Slam Contest), David Roth ( an award winning heart and earth-centered singer/songwriter) and Clave & Blues ( a Latino-American salsa band who ryhthmically peform the freedom music of their heritage)

The Art of the Protest Song Concert takes place Sun, July 2, from 7 – 10 PM at The Center for Arts at the Armory. Tickets $20.