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We Stand on Top of the Mountain: A Kwanzaa Celebration

We Stand On Top of the Mountain

During Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, we celebrate African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music hosted by Jeffrey Yelverton.

Program

Fela Sowande — Music from African Suite for String Orchestra: II. Nostalgia and V. Akinla 

Billy Childs — Two Elements: I. Water performed by The American Brass Quintet

Leonard Brown — “Smile” performed by The Aeolians

Jeffrey Mumford — eight aspects of appreciation performed by The Mann Duo: Nicholas Mann, violin; Robert Mann, viola

Hamza El Din — Escalay: “Waterwheel” performed by Kronos Quartet

Black Violin — Vivaldi: Spring

Jessie Montgomery — Voodoo Dolls

George Walker — Music for Brass, Sacred and Profane: Invokation performed by American Brass Quintet

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