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Marvin Gaye Special Stamp Dedication Ceremony
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Free. Free of chargeLocation: LAT/LONG: 40.714860, -74.005490
290 Broadway, 1st Fl New York, NY 10007
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Join the National Park Service, in collaboration with Black Women’s Leadership Caucus, Inc. (BWLC), United States Postal Service (USPS), and the Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections (ESPER) at the African Burial Ground National Monument for a special dedication of the Marvin Gaye Stamp.
The newest stamp in the Music Icons series honors Marvin Gaye (1939-1984). Known as the “Prince of Soul,” Gaye was one of the most influential music performers of his generation. The stamp design features a portrait of Gaye inspired by historic photographs. With hits like “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” Gaye helped shape the buoyant sound of the Motown record label in the 1960s. In the 1970s he deepened his vocal sophistication, creating a unique technique of self-harmony while wedding the rhythms of jazz and soul.
Our celebration, beginning at 11:00 AM, will conclude with the sale of stamps.
Reservation or Registration: No
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