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Must You Be Black to Sing Spirituals?

Marshelltown Public Library 105 W Boone St, Marshalltown

Author and musician Randye Jones will discuss the question of whether non-Black singers--either soloists or choirs--should study and perform Negro spirituals. She will spend some time on historical concerns, on points to consider when deciding whether to study spirituals and on some thoughts about using dialect in performance. Jones’ presentation will serve as an opportunity […]