Blacknificently Divine: Norwalk
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Saturday, July 11, 2026 – 2:00 PM
First Congregational Church of Norwalk
3 Lewis St., Norwalk, CT 06851
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: The church is wheelchair accessible and offers accessible parking and restrooms.
PARKING: Street parking is available.
PUBLIC TRANSIT: Visit Norwalk Transit for up-to-date public transportation 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. Guests requesting accommodations should notify Castle of our Skins as far in advance as possible, ideally 2–3 weeks before the event. While every effort will be made to accommodate requests received later, day-of requests may not be possible to fulfill.
Please send accommodation requests to [email protected].
First Congregational Church of Norwalk
3 Lewis St., Norwalk, CT 06851
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: The church is wheelchair accessible and offers accessible parking and restrooms.
PARKING: Street parking is available.
PUBLIC TRANSIT: Visit Norwalk Transit for up-to-date public transportation 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. Guests requesting accommodations should notify Castle of our Skins as far in advance as possible, ideally 2–3 weeks before the event. While every effort will be made to accommodate requests received later, day-of requests may not be possible to fulfill.
Please send accommodation requests to [email protected].
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First Congregational Church on the Green, Norwalk, United States
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