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Must You Be Black to Sing Spirituals?
Marshelltown Public Library 105 W Boone St, Marshalltown, IA, United StatesAuthor 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 […]
Book Talk: So You Want to Sing Spirituals
Burling Library, Grinnell College 1111 6th Ave., Grinnell, IA, United StatesAuthor and musician Randye Jones will discuss her new book, So You Want to Sing Spirituals: A Guide for Performers. Although the book covers a range of subjects related to studying concert spirituals both for solo voice and choral forces, Jones’ current plan for the talk is to focus on the question of whether non-Black […]
Book Talk: “So You Want to Sing Spirituals”
Oxon Hills Branch Library 6200 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD, United StatesAuthor and musician Randye Jones will discuss her new book, So You Want to Sing Spirituals: A Guide for Performers. Although the book covers a range of subjects related to studying concert spirituals both for solo voice and choral forces, Jones’ current plan for the talk is to discuss the beautiful "rare gems" in the […]