Marlaina Owens and Junko Nojima
John Malveaux of
writes:
Sunday, Oct 13, 2019 attended African-Americans for Los Angeles Opera
AALAO) fall recital featuring soprano Marlaina Owens and collaborative
pianist Junko Nojima in the Pasadena residence of Alice & Joe
Coulombe. Joe Coulombe
founded the grocery store chain Trader Joe's in
1967. AALAO board members Mary H. Lewis and Beverly Clarkson shared
emcee duties. The recital included music by Handel and Strauss in the
first half. The second half started with music by Joaquin Rodrigo,
followed by Adolphus Hailstork (Songs of Love and Justice: Justice,
Difficulties, Decisions, Love), Undine Smith Moore (Come Down Angels),
and Jacqueline Hairston (Don't Feel No Ways Tired). A reception
concluded the event. The next AALAO event is the annual February African
American History Month recital in the Los Angeles home of Delores and
Ben Carr. See Marlaina Owens (left) and Junko Nojima.
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