HERSTORY THROUGH SONG

The classical art song performance, ‘HerStory Through Song’, is a curated dedication to the contributions and legacy of black female composers (in honor of Women’s History Month) by CANtemporary Artist in Residence, Denise Nicole Battle.

‘Her Story Through Song’ is serving as a fundraiser for Tidewater Area Musicians (TAM), a local chapter of the National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM).

Welcome & Introductions

"Check", an original song by Simi Sun

Introduction of Amber Garrett and Dr. Matthew Russell
I. Love Let the Wind Cry, How I Adore Thee, Undine Smith Moore

II. My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord, Florence Price

Introduction of Denise Battle and Professor Joe Ritchie

I. Three Dream Portraits, Margaret Bonds

a. Minstrel Man

b. Dream Variations

c. I, Too

I. Come Down Angels, Jacqueline Hairston

Introduction of Dr. Bianca Jackson and Dr. Harlan Zachary

I. The Negro Speaks of Rivers, Margaret Bonds

II. You can Tell the World, Margaret Bonds

About Tidewater Area Musicians, Representative

About The CAN Foundation, Executive Director Asa Jackson

HerStory Through Song, a dedication to the contributions and legacy of black female composers to benefit Tidewater Area Musicians