Opening performance of “Christmas Gift!” at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

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Created and directed by Nolan Williams, Jr., “Christmas Gift!” celebrates African American holiday traditions through spoken word and music. With the help of griots, singers like Shirley Murdock, John Stoddart and the Voices of Inspiration, “Christmas Gift!” opened at The Clarice Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryalnd on December 14.

“Christmas Gift!” Creator and director Nolan Williams, Jr. (l) confers with featured artists Shirley Murdock and John Stoddart. B. K. DuBose/NEWorks Productions

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