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The Bridge Concert IV (A Black History Month Concert)

The Bridge Concert IV (A Black History Month Concert)

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Sun, February 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM, EST
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    This is a groupmuse

    A live concert in a living room, backyard, or another intimate space. They're casual and friendly, hosted by community members.

    Hosts

    Andrew E.
    Jasmine T. Co-host

    The Bridge Concert is a celebration of Black Music from Blacks in America and from Africa, bringing both worlds together whilst creating a platform where they can come together and celebrate their uniqueness. A Black history month concert that began in 2019, this will be the fourth edition of the concert.

    Performing in this concert will be the Ebony Ensemble (Jasmine Thomas: Soprano, Andrew Egbuchiem; Countertenor, and Echezonachukwu Nduka: Piano) performing an array of African and African-American Art Songs, Spirituals, Jazz and Gospel.

    What's the music?

    Andrew Egbuchiem

    This little light of mine - Jacqueline Hairston
    Deep River - Samuel Coleridge Taylor 
    Jasmine Thomas, soprano 
    Walker Jermaine Jackson, piano

    Nobody knows the trouble I see - H.T. Burleigh
    Lord I just can’t keep from crying - Margaret Bond
    Andrew Egbuchiem, Countertenor 
    Walker Jermaine Jackson, piano

    Give Me Jesus - Moses Hogan
    He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Moses Hogan
    Jasmine Thomas, Soprano 
    Walker Jermaine Jackson, piano

    I’ve been in the storm so long - H. T. Burleigh
    Go down Moses - H. T. Burleigh
    Andrew Egbuchiem, Countertenor 
    Walker Jermaine Jackson, piano

    God Bless the Child - Billie Holiday 
    Come Sunday -  Duke Ellington
    Creole love Call- Duke Ellington
    Jasmine Thomas, Soprano 
    Walker Jermaine Jackson, piano

    My Good Lord’s done been here - Moses Hogan
    Andrew Egbuchiem, Countertenor 
    Walker Jermaine Jackson, piano

    Theology - Betty Jackson
    Jasmine Thomas, Soprano 
    Walker Jermaine Jackson, piano

    Prayer - Leslie Adams
    Andrew Egbuchiem, Countertenor 
    Walker Jermaine Jackson, piano

    O what a beautiful city - Johnie Dean
    Jasmine Thomas, Soprano 
    Andrew Egbuchiem, Countertenor 
    Walker Jermaine Jackson, piano

    Location

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    Attendees

    Sac-Nicté Y.
    Ana Maria Pachiodi P.
    Paul R.