In Celebration of Black History Month, Indiana University’s Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) presents acclaimed mezzo-soprano Marietta Simpson in concert on February 17, 2019 in WTIU Studio 6 in the Radio-TV building. This event will include music from Simpson’s new CD project, “Crooked Stick: Songs in a Strange Land,” produced by Dr. Tyron Cooper, and will also celebrate the establishment of the Marietta Simpson Collection at the AAAMC. Guest performers include Evelyn Simpson-Curenton (piano), Marcos Cavalcante (guitar), Tyron Cooper (guitar), Kevin Cooper (guitar), Brennan Johns (trumpet), Dennis Perez (percussion), Kenny Phelps (drums) and Brandon Meeks (bass). This performance is co-sponsored by NMBCC. There will be a reception following the performance in NMBCC Grand Hall, catered by Kountry Kitchen.
Cost: Free
For more information contact:
Archives of African American Music and Culture
(812) 855-8547
[email protected]