Events › Rhythms of Our Roots: A Sonic Journey Through Black Chicago History

Join us for an immersive 1- hour sonic musical experience presented by CPL's first DJ Scholar-in-Residence DJ Rae Chardonnay, this program will blend DJ-ing, film collage, live performance and community engagement to explore the rich cultural tapestry of Black history in Chicago.

Photo taken by Traci Lombré. 

Presented as part of the Renaissance Project, this event invites participants to actively engage with the rich and often untold stories of Black history and heritage at Chicago Public Library.

This program is made possible with support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.