Atlanta's "History Rhymes Cabaret" Celebrates Songs of Protest and Revolution

Veteran performer Gina Rickicki and ethnomusicologist Dr. Panayotis "Paddy" League host an evening of music and storytelling.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:31am

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Atlanta's "History Rhymes Cabaret" event on March 1, 2026 will feature veteran performer Gina Rickicki and award-winning multi-instrumentalist and ethnomusicologist Dr. Panayotis "Paddy" League hosting an evening of songs, stories, and "Revolutionary Joy" from around the world. The event will highlight protest music, revolutionary anthems, and songs of hope and solidarity.

Why it matters

The cabaret aims to bring the community together through uplifting music and tales of fighting the good fight, reminding attendees that "despair isn't an option, and neither is staying silent." The event taps into the long tradition of using music and storytelling as tools for social change and resistance.

The details

Rickicki and League will be joined by other performers on the stage to share songs and stories from various global struggles and movements. The event promises a "loud, funny, uplifting night" that encourages audience participation and voices to be part of the mix.

  • The "History Rhymes Cabaret" will take place on March 1, 2026.
  • Doors open at 7:30 PM.

The players

Gina Rickicki

A veteran Atlanta performer and the mind behind the Joy Deficit project.

Dr. Panayotis "Paddy" League

An award-winning multi-instrumentalist and ethnomusicologist.

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The takeaway

The "History Rhymes Cabaret" taps into the power of music and storytelling to bring a community together, inspire hope, and remind attendees of the ongoing global struggles for justice, equality, and social change.