Coastal Carolina University will present its annual "African-American Music through the Years," program on Friday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in Wheelwright Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public, however a ticket is required for admission.

CCU students will celebrate the history and music of African-Americans through a musical timeline directed by Frank Ellis, CCU assistant director for Multicultural Student Services. Ellis earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from CCU in 2001. Coastal Carolina University will present its annual "African-American Music through the Years," program on Friday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in Wheelwright Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public, however a ticket is required for admission. Coastal Carolina University will present its annual "African-American Music through the Years," program on Friday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in Wheelwright Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public, however a ticket is required for admission.

The show is an effort to celebrate the art, history and achievements of African Americans through a musical tribute. The program includes two numbers per decade spanning the 1930s through today including dance, vocal and musical performances. Performers include CCU students Jasmine Cable, Alaetra Corley and Kenneth Jackson on vocals; Alexander Fergusen on saxophone; and the Teal Temptation dance club. The Teal Temptation dance club is a student group that expresses urban culture, creativity and individuality through the movement of dance.

The Office of Multicultural Student Services sponsors the event. To obtain tickets visit Wheelwright Auditorium Box Office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Wheelwright Auditorium is located at 108 Spadoni Park Circle. For more information contact the Office of Multicultural Student Services at 843-349-2863.