Dr. M.T. Pope House Presents: Black Joy in the Springtime — free concert with Shenette Swann on
Date: Sat, May 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Music
Pope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Enjoy a FREE concert, Black Joy in the Springtime, at the Pope House Museum, on 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. Music played a central role in American family life during the 19th and early 20th centuries, long before the advent of television and cellphones. African American households embraced music as a powerful means of self-expression. Through gospel, jazz, blues, and classical music, African Americans found a way to share their stories, joys, and sorrows. 'Black Joy in the Springtime' beautifully highlights this rich musical heritage at one of Raleigh's historic African American homes. Enjoy a delightful musical performance by Shenette Swann. About Shenette Swann: Carolina-born and Memphis-raised, Swann motivates listeners to soar through her original song stories. With show-tune energy and a belting blues background, Swann is contracted with Wake County libraries for song stories, and she has performed for several cultural festivals, jazz lounges, conferences, and is most known for her favorite…living room concerts in the homes of many! Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Cheapest gas in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Events Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just l
