Reggie Harris’s “Freedom Songs and the Civil Rights Movement” is a 90-minute event that will be held via Zoom next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. 

Harris sings ‘freedom songs’

Reggie Harris will give a music and civil rights performance on April 21, hosted by seven libraries in the Mohawk Valley Library System.

“Freedom Songs and the Civil Rights Movement” is a 90-minute event that will be held via Zoom next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required, and attendees can sign up at http://bit.ly/ReggieHarrisApril21 or by emailing schoharielibrary@mvls.info.

“This is a remarkably challenging time in our nation’s history, with more people of different backgrounds coming awake and alive to the real issues that face the nation. I’m thrilled to be using music to address those issues in ways that bring people together,” said Harris in a release from the library system.

“Libraries are places that value community, education, and entertainment. Reggie’s music is a natural fit for us because it is entertaining and it addresses issues like racism and inequality. We are lucky to have a performer of his caliber in our area, and we are happy we can help introduce new people to his work,” said Don LaPlant, director of the Schoharie Free Library.

As a musician and educator, Harris travels extensively throughout the country and the world to share his message.He has recorded many albums, recently releasing “On Solid Ground,” inspired by the challenges of COVID-19 and the upheaval of national and global unrest.

“Music has been a vibrant part of my life since before I can remember. It’s through music that I have learned about the world and my place in it, and I’m convinced that it’s through story and music that our divisions will be healed,” said Harris.