[Richard
Thompson]
“I attended a special screening of
RED TAILS two days before the national release on January 18, 2012
and wore a promotional cap from LUCASFILM to the African American Art
Song Alliance Conference session of Saturday, February 11th.
Tuskegee University did not offer a presenter at the Conference but
talent residing in the State of Alabama offered memorable
contributions.
“During
the Friday Feb. 10 morning session, Contemporary Leanings (Songs of
Richard Thompson, Gary Powell Nash, and Adolphus Hailstork) tenor
Roderick George with pianist Wallace Cheatham sang with perfect
clarity 'FOUR ROMANTIC LOVE SONGS' (Dunbar) by composer Hailstork.
Roderick George is an associate professor of Music (voice, diction,
vocal literature), University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama.
“During the evening bouquet session, young soprano Makeda
Hampton lovingly sang three selections from 'MISS WHEATLEY’S
GARDEN' by Rosephanye Dunn Powell. Ms. Hampton is currently on the
voice faculty at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama and
composer Rosephanye Dunn Powell is associate professor of music at
Auburn University whom i have met several times. As we celebrate the
150th anniversary of the Civil War, I am reminded that African
American achievements are undeniable past and present.” [Adolphus C. Hailstork (b. 1941) is featured at AfriClassical.com]
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