Celebrate Black History Month with music series at Columbia Museum of Art

The Columbia Museum of Art is celebrating Black History Month with the return of More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series on Feb. 2.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)—The Columbia Museum of Art is celebrating Black History Month with the return of More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series on Feb. 2. The series is part of the Celebration of Soul program.

Hosted by ethnomusicologist Dr. Birgitta Johnson, the series takes attendees on a musical journey with live musical performances and educational opportunities.

The program includes a free conversation and concert with The Mahoganëë Xperience, a free listening party with DJ Lady Marauder, and two film screenings.

Celebration of Soul program includes:

More Than Rhythm Listening Party
◦ Thursday, February 2, 2023. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free.

More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series Featuring The Mahoganëë Xperience
◦ Friday, February 3, 2023. Galleries and bar open at 6:00 p.m. Conversation at 7:00 p.m. Concert at 8:00 p.m. Free.

More Than Rhythm Film Screening: Soul to Soul
◦ Thursday, February 16, 2023. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free with membership or admission.

More Than Rhythm Film Screening: Claudine
◦ Thursday, February 23, 2023. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free with membership or admission.

This program is supported by a Connected Communities grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation, and the Friends of African American Art & Culture and Love, Tito’s.