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LIVING THE DREAM: The Choral Arts Society of Washington 32nd Annual MLK Tribute to be presented at The Kennedy Center
THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. REMEMBERED On Sunday during its annual tribute, The Choral Arts Society of Washington will present Sherrilyn Ifill with its Humanitarian Award. by Patrick D. McCoy (FILE PHOTO: The 2019 Choral Arts MLK Tribute) Marking its...
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IN RECITAL: Soprano Simone Z. Paulwell Set to Present Recital Saturday Jan. 25
Hymns and Spirituals Songs: This Saturday at 5 PM, soprano Simone Z. Paulwell will present a special sacred recital at Metropolitan Baptist Church. by Patrick D. McCoy Many of our great singers of the opera and concert stage get their early beginnings singing the...
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Memorable Moments in 2019
CONCERTS, INTERVIEWS AND MORE: A look back at special moments in the arts in 2019. A GLORIOUS RETURN #1 After nearly 30 years, George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess" saw its return to The Metropolitan Opera House. The cast featured many star African-American...
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The Song Shall Continue: The Final Recording of Soprano Jessye Norman set to be released in November
HER LAST GIFT TO US: The passing of Jessye Norman continues to impact admirers around the world. A new recording featuring the soprano is slated for release November 2019. by Patrick D. McCoy A few years ago, a video began to circulate of soprano Jessye...
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IN RECITAL: Soprano Simone Z. Paulwell Set to Present Recital Saturday Jan. 25
Hymns and Spirituals Songs: This Saturday at 5 PM, soprano Simone Z. Paulwell will present a special sacred recital at Metropolitan Baptist Church. by Patrick D. McCoy Many of our great singers of the opera and concert stage get their early beginnings singing the...
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REVIEW: Soprano Michelle Bradley makes her Kennedy Center Recital Début
SOARING HIGH Presented in her Washington recital début by Vocal Arts DC, soprano Michelle Bradley sang an impressive recital in The Terrace Theater on Wednesday evening. by Patrick D. McCoy With the advent of social media, the musical talents of an artist can be...
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The Song Shall Continue: The Final Recording of Soprano Jessye Norman set to be released in November
HER LAST GIFT TO US: The passing of Jessye Norman continues to impact admirers around the world. A new recording featuring the soprano is slated for release November 2019. by Patrick D. McCoy A few years ago, a video began to circulate of soprano Jessye...
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JUBILEE: The Story of a People Rings Out in Song at Arena Stage
REVIEW: Now towards the end of its run at Arena Stage, "Jubilee" inspires the power of song through the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. by Patrick D. McCoy If you ever have met person who has attended a historically black college or university...
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