SONGS OF THE SOUTH

Experience the rich musical heritage of the American South in a captivating concert featuring a diverse selection of songs inspired by Mississippi and its southern neighbors. Allow yourself to be transported by soulful melodies, lush harmonies, and poignant lyrics with songs by American composers as we celebrate the unique voices and stories of the South. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the heart and soul of Mississippi through this musical offering!

You will hear songs from Southern composers such as Florence Price, William Grant Still, and Luigi Zaninelli, as well as songs inspired by the South, like Samuel Barber’s “Knoxville Summer of 1915” and excerpts from Southern-inspired musicals such as Show Boat, Oklahoma, Finian’s Rainbow, and Porgy and Bess

Host or Publisher Natchez Festival of Music