John Malveaux of MusicUNTOLD Sees Denyce Graves on 'Trip to the Capitol'

[Denyce Graves (Devon Cass)]

On Feb. 2, 2011 AfriClassical received this article from John Malveaux of MusicUNTOLD:

“I attended February 1, 2011 Mezzo Soprano Denyce Graves performance at the Kennedy Center in tribute to the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy and the historical performance of Grace Bumbry in the White House. The flawless and beautiful Ms. Graves received thunderous curtain calls and patiently autographed CD's and posed for pictures with grateful attendees after a

105-minute recital.

“On January 31 I received a Certificate of Honor from the African American Civil War Memorial Museum. John Malveaux wasa member of the 90th United States Colored Infantry. Organized April 4, 1864, from 19th Corps de Afrique Infantry. This name may be located on Wall C Plaque 94 on the Wall of Honor of the African American Civil War Monument. A grateful nation finally pays tribute to the 209,145 troops who helped save the nation, end slavery and start America on a struggle for freedom that continues today.

On February 2 I visited the State Department and will receive assistance to meet the Russian cultural attache to propose/invite the Moscow Philharmonic to perform with MusicUNTOLD Chorale in the United States at 2012 JUNETEENTH WorldWide Concert. 2012 will begin the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

John Malveaux