Samuel James and Michael Kebede bring Black American folk songs, stories to Portland

By Aimsel Ponti///1/26/2026

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![](https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/James-and-Kebede.jpg?w=1024) The duo's performance is Feb. 5 at First Parish Church. --- *Source: [Press Herald](https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/26/samuel-james-and-michael-kebede-bring-black-american-folk-songs-stories-to-portland/)* *Locations: Portland* *Region: Southern*