Shouldered by Gospels and Giants

Schedule

Sat Feb 08 2025 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1309 Wesleyan St | Fort Worth, TX

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Celebrate Black women in opera with iconic arias, art songs, and spirituals on Feb. 8 at Martin Hall, Fort Worth.
About this Event

Shouldered by Gospels and Giants

Join us on February 8th at Martin Hall in Fort Worth, TX, for a special Black History Month concert celebrating the legacy of Black women in opera. The evening will feature arias from the iconic roles of operatic artists, including Grace Bumbry, Shirley Verrett, and Jessye Norman, whose artistry paved the way for future generations. In the second half, we will present a selection of art songs and spirituals, honoring the inspiration these works continue to provide for black artists in classical music.

Curator and Performer: Kaswanna Kanyinda

Featured Performer: Robin Chivonne Perkins, Soprano

Collabrative Pianist: Cheryl Lindquist


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1309 Wesleyan St, 1309 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 23.18

Kaswanna Kanyinda

Host or Publisher Kaswanna Kanyinda

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