Local artists commissioned by the Delta Rhythm & Bayous Alliance have created a virtual art exhibit highlighting compelling research and narratives on enslaved runaways in Pine Bluff and the Lower Arkansas Delta region. Places such as Regional Park, the Cotton Belt Yard, and the Jefferson County Courthouse in Pine Bluff are just a few of the modern places steeped in powerful history replete with the rebellious and freedom loving spirit of enslaved African American runaways.
Three days of activities promoting the music and culture of the Delta emphasizing the role of enslaved African American runaways will commence with:
Catfish Friday Blues and Soul Virtual Christmas Show – Featuring the Port City Blues Band, the Platinum Blues Band, and other local acts from Jefferson County. Friday, 8:00 p.m., December 18, 2020 Watch it online at www.explorepinebluff.com
The Premiere of the New Hip Hop/Blues Video Entitled, Snatchin’ – Featuring the lyrical showmanship of Jonathan Daniel exploring freedom themes and African American history in the Delta and U.S. Saturday, 8:00 p.m., December, 19, 2020. Watch it online at www.explorepinebluff.com
The Runaway Blues: Artistic Vistas of Enslaved Runaways from Pine and the Lower Delta (Virtual Art Show) – Featuring a virtual art gallery produced by ine Bluff artists highlighting the legacy of rebellion and courage among African American runaways in the Lower Arkansas Delta Region. Premiers Sunday, 8:00 p.m., December 20,2020. Watch it online at www.explorepinebluff.com
