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American Voices in Song

  • Providence Public Library 150 Empire Street Providence, RI, 02903 United States (map)

soloist with Ensemble Altera

Join Ensemble Altera as we present 'American Voices in Song', a free community choral concert.

The concert features pieces by composers of color, including 'This Little Light of Mine", arranged by the world-renowned Moses Hogan, Billie Holiday's powerful 'Strange Fruit', a powerful commentary on our dark past, as well as new and hopeful arrangements of the beloved spirituals 'Amazing Grace' and 'Were you there?' that have become an indelible part of the fabric of American musical life. Alongside these selections will be a potpourri of traditional folk songs as well as arrangements of modern and popular works, including beloved music from Disney films, performed by Rhode Island’s premiere professional choral ensemble. Alongside this wonderful music, the evening celebrates and centers the diversity that is a hallmark of our complicated American heritage.

Earlier Event: February 23
Photoplay: Vocal Improv