Shawn Okpebholo speaks about Reclaiming My Identity Through the Negro Spiritual
January 27, 2020 @ Various Venues
• JAN. 27: Shawn Okpebholo speaks about Reclaiming My Identity Through the Negro Spiritual at 9:15 a.m., in King University Memorial Chapel, Bristol, Tenn. He speaks about Reclaiming the Theology of the Negro Spiritual at 6 p.m., at Central Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Va. Okpebholo is a composer who writes in a variety of genres ranging from full orchestra to solo voice—sometimes influenced by the African-American spiritual and music from his ethnomusicological field work in both East and West Africa. His music has been performed in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the United States, including such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and The National Cathedral. www.king.edu
Category: Lecture