HARRY SMITH 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
JUNE 15TH AT THE HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
Part of the big amazing Harry Smith celebration sweeping the city all week -
See details here! -
https://harrysmitharchives.com/events/portlands-prodigal-son/
A celebration of the work of filmmaker, alchemist, painter, recordist and creator of The Anthology Of American Folk Music - Harry Smith!
Sat., June 15, 7:30 pm @ Hollywood Theatre. $15
Harry’s short films with live musical accompaniment curated by Mississippi Records.
Featuring The Portland Sacred Harp Singers, Roman Norfleet And Be Present Art Group, Collate, and Jay Ringer. Special guest Rani Singh, Director, Harry Smith Archives
We'll be showing three of Harry's major film works accompanied by live musicians performing pieces based on what Harry would play during these films. Musicians include The Portland Sacred Harp Singers bringing down the house with a huge acapella assemble, Roman Norfleet And Be Present Art Group interpreting pieces by Dizzy Gillespie and angular rockers Collate performing early Beatles songs.
A very special night of film and music that'll make your head spin in all the right ways.
TICKETS
https://hollywoodtheatre.org/tickets/25979/