Blacknificently Divine: Hartford
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Saturday, July 11, 2026 – 7:30 PM Asylum Hill Congregational Church (814 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT 06105)
HBCU Arts and Castle of our Skins present Blacknificently Divine, a chamber music concert celebrating the artistry of Black composers and performers. Featuring artists from HBCU Arts and Castle of our Skins—including soprano Dr. Jolie Rocke, mezzo-soprano Inayah Raheem, tenor Avid Williams, violinists Mina Lavcheva and Lilit Hartunian, violist Jason Amos, cellist Richard Jimenez, and pianist Sarah Ruff—the program showcases music by the acclaimed Blacknificent 7 Composer Collective: Jessie Montgomery, Jasmine Arielle Barnes, Shawn Okpebholo, Damien Geter, Dave Ragland, Joel Thompson, and Carlos Simon.
The concert also features the world premiere of A Song for Humanity by emerging composer Jaylin Vinson, commissioned through the Blacknificent 7 initiative and supported by the American Composers Forum as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration.
Audiences will experience an inspiring program of vocal and chamber works exploring themes of identity, freedom, faith, resilience, and collective humanity.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Assisted listening devices are available in the sanctuary. The system offers a choice of headphones or an induction loop that works with some hearing aids on the “T” setting.
Asylum Hill Congregational Church is wheelchair accessible through their main entrance, with interior elevators, designated space for wheelchairs in the sanctuary and chapel, and accessible restrooms and parking.
PARKING: Street parking is available.
PUBLIC TRANSIT: Visit https://www.cttransit.com/ for up to date public transit information
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Castle of our Skins does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and is committed to providing accessible programs and events to facilitate participation. A guest or outside organization must notify Castle of our Skins of any request for an accommodation in advance of the event (ideally 2-3 weeks beforehand). Late accommodation requests, or requests made the day of the event, may not be possible to provide.
Please send requests to [email protected].
HBCU Arts and Castle of our Skins present Blacknificently Divine, a chamber music concert celebrating the artistry of Black composers and performers. Featuring artists from HBCU Arts and Castle of our Skins—including soprano Dr. Jolie Rocke, mezzo-soprano Inayah Raheem, tenor Avid Williams, violinists Mina Lavcheva and Lilit Hartunian, violist Jason Amos, cellist Richard Jimenez, and pianist Sarah Ruff—the program showcases music by the acclaimed Blacknificent 7 Composer Collective: Jessie Montgomery, Jasmine Arielle Barnes, Shawn Okpebholo, Damien Geter, Dave Ragland, Joel Thompson, and Carlos Simon.
The concert also features the world premiere of A Song for Humanity by emerging composer Jaylin Vinson, commissioned through the Blacknificent 7 initiative and supported by the American Composers Forum as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration.
Audiences will experience an inspiring program of vocal and chamber works exploring themes of identity, freedom, faith, resilience, and collective humanity.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Assisted listening devices are available in the sanctuary. The system offers a choice of headphones or an induction loop that works with some hearing aids on the “T” setting.
Asylum Hill Congregational Church is wheelchair accessible through their main entrance, with interior elevators, designated space for wheelchairs in the sanctuary and chapel, and accessible restrooms and parking.
PARKING: Street parking is available.
PUBLIC TRANSIT: Visit https://www.cttransit.com/ for up to date public transit information
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Castle of our Skins does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and is committed to providing accessible programs and events to facilitate participation. A guest or outside organization must notify Castle of our Skins of any request for an accommodation in advance of the event (ideally 2-3 weeks beforehand). Late accommodation requests, or requests made the day of the event, may not be possible to provide.
Please send requests to [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT 06105-2805, United States
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