This concert features Juneteenth LP members Erika Banks-Alvarez (soprano), Nnenna Ogwo (piano) and guest artist Amos Gabia (percussion).

The Juneteenth Legacy Project (Juneteenth LP) is a musical collaborative whose mission is to share the music of the African Diaspora through the unique lens of black classically trained musicians with a focus on access, outreach and community building through music. Dr. Nnenna Ogwo, pianist, Founder and Artistic Director of Juneteenth LP, is known for bringing her exquisite tone color and expressivity to an unusual breadth of the piano repertoire. Dr. Ogwo has performed in Europe, the Middle East, South America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Erika Banks-Alvarez, soprano and Communications Director for Juneteenth LP, is a charismatic soprano whose diverse vocal training in classical, jazz and musical theater has kept her busy as an active musician in New York City. Her voice has been describe as "bright yet hazy like late Summer."

Nnenna and Erika will be presenting a recital program featuring a variety of songs by Black composers, songwriters and poets from multiple eras and styles.