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Melody, Harmony, Rhapsody
Clap
your hands, stomp your feet, shout for joy, dance in
the aisles—the spirit of brotherhood abounds as
artists of diverse traditions and ethnicity under the
direction of Derrick Pete and Maestro Ronald M. Simpkins,
take to the stage of the art deco Warner Grand Theater
in an uplifting celebration for the entire family. After
a preshow by Bright Soul at 6:30, Master of Ceremonies
Cantor Ilan Davidson of Temple Beth El and Reverend
Najuma Smith of First AME Church are joined by Francis
Awe in a trilogy of Jewish, Christian, and African
Griot prayer. Also included in the first half of the
programare Didn't It Rain Overture, an opening
dance by the youthful Academy Cathedral Dancers;
Silent Word performed by Silent Praise;
the Gwen Wyatt Chorale performing spirituals
by African American composer Jester Hairston;
and the Familia Maranatha Band featuring costumes,
instrumentation, and songs from the Bolivian Andes.
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