Alabama Blues Project's Fundraiser: Keeping Tradition Alive

0:00It's March 24. You're listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news. A West Alabama nonprofit called the Alabama Blues Project is counting on his biggest fundraiser of the year to keep youth music programs alive. The group focuses on teaching kids blues through hands-on experiences that honor the state's musical roots. This Friday, March 27, they're hosting an evening of art and blues, starting at 7 p.m. at the Dyna Washington Cultural Arts Center in downtown Tuscaloosa. The project runs after school sessions, summer camps, reading programs statewide, and even its own student band called Alabama Blues Productions that performs at festivals. Funds from ticket sales for kids and adults, plus an art auction at the event, will support these year-round activities for young musicians. Head to alabama blues.org to grab tickets and help ensure the next generation keeps Alabama's Blues tradition rocking strong.