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From Opera to Hip Hop: A Celebration of American Voices

  • Morton Theatre 195 W Washington Street Athens, GA 30601-2752 USA (map)

DATES & TIMES:
May 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM

PRESENTED BY:
The Morton Theatre Corporation & the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music

ADMISSION: Free

DESCRIPTION:
A celebration of African-American musical excellence across styles and genres at the historic Morton Theatre in downtown Athens. Featuring international star tenor Joshua Stewart performing opera, jazz, and spirituals with UGA pianists and a special appearance by the Athens Hip-Hop Harmonic Project, a collaboration between the Athens musical community and the UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music. As part of the latter, Athens Hip-Hop and spoken word artists Squallé and Lemuel LaRoche will perform two new works composed for them by UGA composers William May and Nkululeko Zungu. Montu Miller acts as a Master of Ceremonies.

FOR SHOW DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT: Shaun Baer, musicpr@uga.edu, (706) 542-3737

CONNECT:
Website - www.chambermusicathens.org

Facebook - www.facebook.com/chambermusicathens

Earlier Event: May 4
SEASON 3 Dance Recital