American Voices seeks to celebrate the diverse and powerful voices of the American heart and soul by a series of dramatic readings, coupled with music and song, offered in synchronicity with the country's national holidays and seasonal celebrations. Enjoy these inspiring, provocative and uplifting performances by listening to the archive versions, published in podcast form below!!
Archive American Voices podcasts available below...
Bending Towards Justice The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr. In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Reaching the Heart Presidents and Poetry In celebration of Presidents' Day
The Shot Heard Round the World Verses of the Revolutionary Spirit In celebration of Patriot's Day
The Heart of Sacrifice: Poetry, Story and Song from America's Civil War In celebration of Memorial Day Self-Evident Truths: Declarations, Dissent and the Revolutions that Made America In celebration of Independence Day
Bread and Roses: an adaptation of "Getting Out the Vote" by Helen M. Todd (1911) In celebration of Women's Equality Day
The Blessings of Liberty: Convention, Conflict, and Constitution In celebration of Constitution Day
3 by Poe a dramatic reading of works by Edgar Allen Poe " The Raven" ~ "The Tell-Tale Heart" ~ "The Cask of Amontillado" In celebration of Halloween
To Heal the Wounds of the Nation Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving proclamation In celebration of Thanksgiving Day
Light in the Darkness American Christmas Stories O. Henry - Joyce Kilmer - Louisa May Alcott In celebration of Christmas