Bouder Theatre Presents SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, 4/9

Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African American legacy and traditions, Sweet Honey In The Rock possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of blues music, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, hip hop, ancient lullabies, and jazz improvisation. Sweet Honey's collective voice, occasionally accompanied by hand percussion instruments, produces a sound filled with soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms.

Sweet Honey In the Rock begins the 38th season with a schedule full of excitement. In addition to a busy performance year, Sweet Honey has already begun working on her 24th CD, a tribute to the history and evolution of a cappella music entitled Sweet Vocappella. The spring of 2011 brings a special tribute: Sweet Honey in The Rock: Remembering Nina, Odetta, and Miriam, during two performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The group is also developing a new collaborative symphonic orchestra piece, Affirmations, with noted composer William Banfield. That work is scheduled to premiere in 2012.

Founded by Bernice Johnson Reagon in 1973 at the D.C. Black Repertory Theater Company, internationally renowned a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock® has been a vital and innovative presence in the music culture of Washington, D.C., and in communities of conscience around the world.

Sweet Honey In The Rock is Ysaye Maria Barnwell, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil, Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson, and Shirley Childress Saxton.

For more information on Sweet Honey, please visit www.sweethoneyintherock.org.

 

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