Abstract: Musical Programming as Transformative Resistance
Being a classically trained artist of color is in and of itself, an act of resistance. Creating an organization dedicated to illuminating the vast repertoire of composers of the African Diaspora, even more so. At Juneteenth LP, our work of the past 6 years has been shaped by a desire to give voice to the great Black composers of our collective past as well as introduce audiences to the work being created right now.
Our workshop, with pianist Nnenna Ogwo and soprano Erika Banks-Alvarez will take the form of a small recital and will ask the question of the nature of transformative resistance as an act of being and creation for the black artist in higher education institutions and into the concert world beyond. We will also offer resources to participants to help find the music that speaks more directly to their cultural experience in the framework of Classical music.
Soprano Erika Banks-Alvarez
Pianist Nnenna Ogwo