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08-NOV-2017

'Soul Train' sign

From the museum’s website, with a few minor edits:

“The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture has acquired a variety of set props and artifacts from the legendary 'Soul Train' franchise.

“In celebration of its 40th anniversary, 'Soul Train' donated a collection of iconic signs to be displayed in the museum’s music and popular culture exhibitions. Throughout its rich history, spanning from 1971 to 2006, Soul Train featured performances by the most recognized names in R&B, soul and hip-hop. The show’s legacy also includes an important cross-cultural influence on American music, fashion and dance trends.

“The museum’s acquisition includes several iconic objects: two 10-feet-wide neon signs used on the series between 1993 and 2006—one featuring the program’s signature dancing 'Soul Train' and the other displaying the television show’s name.”

Antalya, keeping an eye on you, posted earlier.

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Dan Greenberg12-Jan-2018 00:34
Superb job of capturing all that wonderful color and glow. ~BV~
Julie Oldfield06-Jan-2018 17:55
Great light. V
victorswan02-Jan-2018 21:15
A lovely shot Helen with Sparkling lighting BV
Fong Lam02-Jan-2018 12:04
Fabulous capture of this colorful and lively sign, Helen...V
Isabel Cutler02-Jan-2018 11:51
What a great source of photo ops! Looking forward to a visit!
Bill Miller02-Jan-2018 07:14
That really is colourful.
Jean D02-Jan-2018 02:49
A fine capture of this soul train sign, Helen. Wishing you all the best for 2018..~V
globalgadabout01-Jan-2018 22:27
fabulous sign, and what a rich era for Afro-American music....was listening to James Brown just yesterday..
larose forest photos01-Jan-2018 22:11
Sparkling and lively shot. Very nicely captured. V
joseantonio01-Jan-2018 20:40
a lovely image and great information.V
Jim Coffman01-Jan-2018 20:36
What a cool shot!!
Carol How01-Jan-2018 20:30
Wow, that is iconic! Great capture of the sign Helen! V
William Barletta01-Jan-2018 20:22
very cool ~V~