October 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere performance of Dave Brubeck’s The Gates of Justice, a civil rights era cantata emphasizing the spiritual and historical parallels of Jewish and African Americans.
William Warfield Centennial Masterclass with Legendary The Metropolitan Opera Tenor George Shirley at the July 17, 2019 National Association of Negro Musicians Centennial Convention in Chicago, Recorded live by Patrick D. McCoy July 18, 2019. Imani Francis, soprano George Johnson, III, tenor Detra Davis, soprano Elliot Brown, tenor Alan Williams, bass-baritone Wilfred Delphin, piano
Violinist Annelle Kazumi Gregory promo video for upcoming August 9, 2019 CD release with Dmitry Yablonsky Kyiv Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra Russian Music for Solo Violin and Orchestra Annelle K. Gregory, violin Dmitry Yablonsky, conductor Kyiv Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra CD to be released on August 9, 2019 Naxos Records Pre-orders: www.AnnelleViolin.com
Smithsonian Magazine America’s forgotten migration – the journeys of a million African-Americans from the tobacco South to the cotton South By Edward Ball; Photographs by Wayne Lawrence November 2015 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/slavery-trail-of-tears-180956968/ When Delores McQuinn was growing up, her father told her a story about a search for the family’s roots. He said his own father knew the…
From July 24 to 27, the YOLA (Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles) National Symposium will bring together educators, administrators, advocates, and other key stakeholders in Sistema-inspired programs and programs similarly invested in youth and community development through music education. The theme of the symposium is “Empowering Youth, Building Community.” Over the course of the symposium,…
Annelle Kazumi Gregory shared comments from Burgos International Music Festival Faculty Concert Cathedral, Burgos, Spain, July 17, 2019 “What a wonderful time playing Strauss Piano Quartet with these amazing musicians! It was so fun rehearsing and performing with you guys. Thank you for a wonderful experience! Let’s do it again soon.”
Colonel Charles Young named a tree in the Sequoia National Park in honor of Booker T. Washington and the giant tree was lost for 100 years. See https://blackvoicenews.com/2003/09/14/after-100-years-young-and-booker-t-get-recognition/ Public television host Huell Howser dedicated a segment to Colonel Charles Young and the lost Booker T. Washington tree. https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/2004/02/01/sequoia-black-history-californias-gold-6002-2/
NYC-ARTS Profile: Julia Bullock Clip: Season 2019 Episode 424 | 11m 48s A profile of soprano Julia Bullock, currently The Met Museum’s artist in residence. Known for her rich voice and versatile artistry, she is approaching the museum’s collection as both a musician and an activist. NYC-Arts Profile: Julia Bullock https://www.pbs.org/video/nyc-arts-profile-julia-bullock-shjw9o/
Wilhelmena Rhodes Kelly was the first woman of color to start a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter in June 2012 She became the first woman of color elected to the (DAR) National Board June 2019. http://www.cuny.tv/highlight/SP2000065 Historic Advance for Daughters of the American Revolution Brooklyn College/CUNY graduate Wilhelmena Rhodes Kelly is…
Dr. Kehembe V. Eichelberger, Assoc. Prof., Howard University shared a press release with MusicUNTOLD announcing the 25th anniversary of WADE IN THE WATER (26 episode series on NPR honoring the legacy of African American sacred music tradition over a 200 year period). https://newsroom.howard.edu/newsroom/static/10841/npr-releases-wade-water-26-part-series-25th-anniversary-produced-howard WASHINGTON – Howard University has made an impact on music with alumni…