African Roots of the Blues
West Baton Rouge Museum 845 North Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
Dr. Ibrahima Seck leads an evening lecture at the West Baton Rouge Museum in conjunction with current exhibits Cast of Blues and Juke Joint Men. Dr. Seck's work in the history department at University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Senegal, focuses particularly on the historical and cultural links between West Africa and Louisiana. He brings his expertise to a valuable presentation, African Roots of the Blues. Grab a seat for 6:30 pm. Free. (225) 336-2422 ext. 200 or facebook.com/TheWBRM.