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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 7:00 PM, EST

Pay the musicians
Drinking policy
Don't bring your own drinks
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair Accessible

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

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?

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.