This is Her Story: Celebrating Black Women in Music

5th Street NW near G Street, Washington DC

13 March, 2021

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The Congressional Chorus is excited to premiere its second concert of the 2020-2021 season - This is Her Story: Celebrating Black Women in Music - available to stream on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 8PM ET on our YouTube channel: Performed by the Congressional Chorus and joined by a host of collaborators, this virtual concert will pay homage to some of the greatest Black women composers, arrangers and performers from various generations of music. The program will range from classical, jazz, folk, and gospel selections, and will include guest artists such as Afro Blue from Howard University, Brandie Sutton from the Metropolitan Opera, Dr. Leah Claiborne from the University of the District Of Columbia, and an all-Black female band accompanying the chorus. The stream is free but donations are encouraged. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to shining a light on this important music! Please RSVP: ccthisisherstory.eventbrite.com