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When Rivers Meet: The Black and Jewish Origins of America's Sound

Presented by Roswell Cultural Arts and City of Roswell, Georgia at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Roswell GA

Aug 30 2026
When Rivers Meet: The Black and Jewish Origins of America's Sound

What do the blues and Broadway have in common? They were all born where two rivers met…the Black and Jewish American experience.

Led by celebrated vocalist Karla Harris and acclaimed pianist Joe Alterman, this concert reveals the unlikely partnership between two communities whose struggles and creativity collided. Karla and Joe trace the journey from Harlem to Tin Pan Alley, the Delta to the Brill Building, showing how rhythm and resilience shaped not just the music we love, but what it means to be American. It\'s the untold origin story behind some of America’s sweetest sounds.

ADMISSION INFO

Tickets from $47.75

Phone: (770) 594-6120

Email: boxoffice@roswellgov.com

LOCATION

Roswell Cultural Arts Center

950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075

PARKING INFO

Parking is available for Roswell Cultural Arts Center events in the parking lot beside the arts center and across the footbridge in Lower Lot F at City Hall.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to show time if you require assistance being seated. While our venue is fully accessible with ramps and handrails, there are steps leading from the back of the auditorium to the front row. Any walkers, rollators, and strollers must be checked at the theater door and stored in the lobby until after the program. Please call ahead if you have mobility issues and have questions or concerns about seating. ADA seating is available for patrons in wheelchairs and is marked in ROW Q on the online seating chart.

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