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On Christmas morning, NHPR hearkens back to a seasonal favorite, our 2005 conversation with Gerald Charles Dickens, Charles Dickens s great-great-grandson and an actor. Dickens toured America with his one-man performance of A Christmas Carol”; we spoke with him about the legacy of his namesake and the enduring magic of this holiday story. He also performs a handful of scenes from his show.
10-11 am:
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An Afro Blue Christmas is a joyous celebration that includes one of a kind arrangements of traditional holiday songs, plus new compositions. The concert features Howard University s premiere vocal ensemble Afro Blue, and special guest pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Hear the a cappella group perform a variety of holiday songs including African-American spirituals, jazz and pop tunes, and classical repertoire. The concert is hosted by former