The Seattle Peace Chorus will premiere this
major work by local African-American composer
Kent Stevenson, written to commemorate the 40th
anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. A stirring composition, Stevenson's
work incorporates the traditions of gospel, spirituals,
jazz, Indian raga, and European choral music.
The Chorus will be joined by members of Seattle
gospel and community choirs to emphasize Dr.
King's message of inclusiveness and unity.
Special guests:
Josephine Howell , actor, dancer, and singer, whose performances encompass venues in both Chicago and Seattle, and include the Experience Music Project, Jazz in the Valley, and the New Museum of Contemporary Art. She also performs in the Total Experience Gospel Choir's annual production of Black Nativity.
Debbie Cavitt, featured artist at the 2006 Anacortes Jazz Festival, 2007 KIRO Seattle Stars Winner, and soloist at Seattle First African Methodist Episcopal Church
Jason Turner: Tenor soloist
Vania Bynum: Dance
Anjali Joshi: Indian Santoor
Also on the program—back by popular demand—is the composition "Let America Be America Again," performed by the Seattle Peace Chorus. Composed by director Frederick West, the piece is based on a poem by the great African-American writer Langston Hughes, which reminds us of the very best American ideals: freedom, equality, and the common good.
Featured soloists: Don Dudley and Sid Law
When: Fri, April 4, 2008, 7:30 p.m.*
Where: Mt. Zion Baptist Church
1634
19th Ave, Seattle, WA (Central District)
Map,
Directions, Free Parking
Cost: This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are needed.
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When: Sun. April 6, 2008, 3:00 p.m.**
Where: Plymouth Congregational Church
1217
6th Avenue, Seattle (downtown Seattle)
Map,
Directions, Paid Parking
Cost: Advance tickets: $15/$13
seniors, students, disabled
At the door: $17/$15 students/seniors/disabled
*This concert, sponsored in part by the Neighborhood Matching Fund of the City of Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods, The Seattle Foundation, and Seattle Peace Chorus is free and open to the public. This is not a religious event or service
**This concert is sponsored in part by The Seattle Foundation and Seattle Peace Chorus.
See Our History for past concerts and activist appearances.