Songs and Spirituals from the American Experience
Commended for her "stunning vocal power" (Asheville Citizen Times) and "rich lyric mezzo sound" (Opera News Online), Cheryse McLeod Lewis sings a beautiful program that celebrates the rich musical history of America. Ms. Lewis brings to life stunning spirituals, moving art songs, and Broadway favorites that include "You'll Never Walk Alone" (Carousel), "Climb Every Mountain" (Sound of Music), "Somewhere" (West Side Story), "Ride On King Jesus", "He's Got the Whole World In His Hand", and Lee Hoiby's stirring musical setting of Martin Luther King's famous "I Have A Dream" speech. While most audiences are extremely familiar with the well-known "I Have A Dream" speech given by our country's most prominent Civil Rights leader, few have experienced this majestic and moving musical setting that touches the hearts of audiences every time it is performed.
By sharing entertaining and informative narration between the songs on this program, Cheryse McLeod Lewis captivates audiences and transports them on a musical journey that traverses through some of the most beautiful music ever written. "Then Sings My Soul" is an uplifting concert sure to satisfy the soul! |
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