SoFlo nonprofit Hued Songs celebrates Juneteenth with locally produced performances

When you mix powerful voices vibrant movement and a mission with meaning you re bound to get something unforgettable That s exactly what one South Florida group is serving up this Juneteenth Deco has an inside look at how Hued Songs is taking the holiday to the next level For Hued Songs Juneteenth is not just a holiday It s a celebration Kunya Rowley Hued Songs is a nonprofit organization here in South Florida We produce performances year-round that celebrate Black civilization Black pleasure and Black history The organization brings history to life through song and dance at its annual Juneteenth Experience Kunya Rowley It is really a celebration of all the things that make Juneteenth special and all the reasons why we want to continue to perpetuate it This year marks the fifth anniversary of the event and it s bringing a bold new theme Kunya Rowley This year the theme for Juneteenth is non-erasure We are really celebrating how we honor our history in Miami-Dade and Broward The creative association behind this performance is determined to make sure this story can t be ignored Gentry George Well this is in fact my fourth time being part of the productions and my third time as the choreographer Originally I just thought we d do the same show each year but each year it s a totally different show While the production feels big the heart behind it is proudly local Gentry George Usually we think you have to go to New York or Los Angeles various large city to produce something on a large scale so it s feel good that we can be here celebrating this work with our locality And when it comes to sound the music doesn t just entertain it testifies Miriam King All of it comes to life in an array or a hue of genres so you ll hear classical you ll hear contemporary jazz gospel very soulful sounds that celebrate every aspect of who we are as a people There are three times to see the show June at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale and the other two are in Miami Beach June and at the Colony Theater FOR MORE INFO Hued Songs Presents the Juneteenth ExperienceSaturday June The Parker p m NE th St Fort Lauderdale FL Wednesday June and Colony Theatre p m Lincoln RdMiami Beach FL Hello huedsongs orghuedsongs org juneteenth