Sweet Honey In The Rock: MLK Day Celebration
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Join Washington, D.C.-based,
African-American a cappella ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock®, as they mark
this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a celebration of hope,
resilience, and new beginnings. The ensemble will take the stage at the
historic Lincoln Theatre, where they will connect with an audience of
thousands who join via Zoom from around the world. The concert will feature an exciting lineup of special guests including Kiki Shepard, Keith David, Mumu Fresh, Azar Lawrence, and Wycliffe Gordon who reflect the life of Reverend King and offer words of inspiration for the future. Sweet Honey In The Rock® is an
internationally renowned Grammy Award® nominated female a cappella vocal
quartet with a history of 47 years of distinguished service as activists and
artists. They remain among the most relevant musical collectives in music
today; both as a performance ensemble and as an ambassadorial African
American organization founded on the triumvirate missions of empowerment,
education, and entertainment. By embracing the dynamic vehicles of a cappella
singing and American Sign Language interpretation, the magnificence of their
voices and inspired messages engage the ear, lift the soul, and stimulate the
mind in a positive journey you will not soon forget. The three-time Grammy®
Award-nominated and internationally renowned group currently consists of
members Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil,
Rochelle Rice, Christie Dashiell, and features Romeir Mendez on upright
acoustic bass and electric bass. This performance will include American Sign
Language (ASL) interpreter, Barbara Hunt. |
