Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience

Fri, Jul 25 • 7:30 PM

San Francisco Symphony

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Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience takes audiences on a journey through the soul-stirring history of the Delta Blues, merging the raw emotion of blues music with the expressive depth of an orchestra. Featuring a live appearance and multimedia narration by Hollywood icon and Mississippi son, Morgan Freeman, and featuring performances by respected Delta Blues musicians from Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Symphonic Blues is an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and storytelling.

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