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Strange Fruit: Origin, History and a Reimagining
This concert presentation will feature a discussion of the historical context of the iconic song made famous by Billie Holiday, with a breakdown of the series of compositional and stylistic choices made by Dr. Nnenna Ogwo, Founder, Executive & Artistic Director, Juneteenth LP (Juneteenth Legacy Project) and her collaborators in creating this distinctive arrangement. Guest artists: Christin Devine/vocalist and Eric Cooper/cello.
A post-concert discussion with the musicians will conclude the program.
Remarks by Tua Nefer, Professor, English Department
Sponsored by the Mary L. Fifield Art Gallery
Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86459678014?pwd=Z0ZUTG1JekxxMzlOVlR4b291Szczdz09
Meeting ID: 864 5967 8014
Passcode: 018192
Dial by location: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 864 5967 8014
Passcode: 018192