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A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. She is made for these times.A daughter of the South by way of Nashville now and North Carolina forever, and the self-proclaimed poster child of intersectionality, Matthews says her mission is: "to amplify the voices of the unheard, to shed light on the unseen, and to be a steadfast reminder that hope and love are the truest pathways to equity and justice." Her new album Reclamation is an embodiment of and a testament to that mission.
"This album is both sonically and ideologically the fullest representation of who I am as an artist and as a human," she says. A preacher's kid, a Black woman, a Butch lesbian, and a proud Southerner who sings social justice music right alongside 'traditional' Country and Americana music, Matthews is reclaiming not just of the space Black artists have been denied in Country and Americana music, not just of the space LGBTQ people have been denied in communities of faith, not just of the autonomy women have been denied over their own bodies, she is reclaiming the South that raised her.
Green Street Church and our Anti-Racism Team are proud to present this concert of Crys Matthews' music in a time where the stories and songs of marginalized people and communities are more important than ever to be heard and shared. We hope you'll join us for this special evening of music and storytelling.
When: Saturday, April 12 @ 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: Green Street Church, 639 S. Green St. Winston-Salem
Cost: $20 suggested donation—use this form (http://bit.ly/CrysMatthewsWSNC) to reserve up to 4 advance tickets or purchase at the door; if the cost is a barrier, email [email protected] and we'll be happy to work with you.
Parking: Green Street Church has a parking lot at the corner of West St & S. Green Street, and Christ Moravian Church (919 W. Academy) has offered us their parking for overflow for those able to make a 5-minute walk. Street parking is also available first on West St. SW near Granville Park and then around the church—please just be considerate of our neighbors if you park on the street.
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639 S Green St, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101, 639 S Green St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-5109, United States,Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Winston Salem
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