An Evening of African-American Slave Narratives, Spirituals, Poetry and Dance.
On Thursday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m.,
an African-American History Month observance concert will be given at the Episcopal Cathedral of Philadelphia. Lourin Plant (Baritone), Paule Turner (Dance) and Alexander Timofeev (Piano) will collaborate to create “They Slice The Air: A Reflection on African-American Slave Narratives, Spirituals, Poetry and Dance.” The evening’s meditation will include African-American spirituals (arranged by Hall Johnson, Henry Burleigh, and Margaret Bonds), reflective dance, and the recitation of historic slave narratives and poetry. Guest Artists include James Osby and David Bollar (Readers). This event is free admission.
They Slice The Air: A Reflection on African-American Slave Narratives, Spirituals, Poetry and Dance
Thursday, February 23, 2012
7:00 PM
Episcopal Cathedral
38th & Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Contact: Dr. Lourin Plant 856.256.4500, ext. 3712
plant@rowan.edu