The Spirit of Possibility Moves Us
Generations of musicians have come to Illinois by train, bus, and automobile.
The
Land of Lincoln has offered the promise of jobs, housing, and a new way of
looking
at things. Rhythms and lyrics that carried these desires shaped a sound that has
a
global reach. This community of Illinois music reflects our American diversity:
Spiritual and Blues, Country, Soul and Rock, International, and Hip–Hop and
House.
This music helps us imagine who we are. And through the boundless energy of our
imagination, we can reach our potential. In this beautiful hall in the center of
the
country, you will discover how the sound of the heartland lives within all of
us.
You will celebrate who we can be when we sing a song together.
– Dave Hoekstra