A Musical Journey Through Florida with Chris Kahl

Program Type:

Performance, Special Event

Age Group:

Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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Event Details

Proudly presented by the City of New Port Richey's Cultural Affairs Committee and the Library, Florida Humanities Speaker Chris Kahl takes audiences on a historical journey through the state, featuring performances of songs covering a wealth of historical events, characters, and folklore with in-depth storytelling about Ponce de Leon's voyage to Florida in 1513, Henry Flagler's building of Florida's East Coast Railroad, Florida's unique eco-systems, and more.  Original songs come from Chris Kahl's Florida-themed albums, Orange Blossom Memories and Sunshine Kid. 

About Chris Kahl

Chris Kahl is a Florida folk musician and storyteller who highlights Florida history, characters, and folklore through his original songs. He wrote and recorded two Florida-themed albums, Orange Blossom Memories and Sunshine Kid. He is an artist in residence in numerous school districts, where he educates students about Florida history through his music. He performs statewide and has presented for the Florida State Touring Roster, Florida Historical Society, and Arts4All Florida, among others. He is a graduate of Rollins College.