February 16

AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOICES: OUR LEGACY IN WORD AND SONG- AMERICOLOR OPERA ALLIANCE

The Americolor Opera Alliance celebrates American music and culture by presenting opera stories or librettos based upon American and Afro-centric culture and experiences. It offers performance experiences and opportunities for classically trained professional and amateur artists; particularly, but not exclusively, from the Greater Atlanta area. Americolor Opera is devoted to educating young audiences about the genre of opera. The company also offers internships to selected performers.  This piece celebrate African-American History through music, narration and scenes that depict African-American culture and artistry.   It is one of song, poetry, dance and great stories of struggle and achievement.

POSSE PHOTOS:

Isabel and Layla

Isabel and Layla

Lucy, Layla and Isabel

Lucy, Layla and Isabel

Angelou

Angelou Ezeilo

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Dr. Sharon J. Willis and drummers

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African Spirit

 

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Nobody Knows De Trouble

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Auction Block

 

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African Slave

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Spoken Word- Plantation Life

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Wade in De Watuh

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Black Moses, Let My People Go

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Black Moses- Let My People Go (Harriet Tubman)

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Black Moses, Let My People Go

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Dramatization, Mother to Son

 

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Trio, Whatever Lord, Willis

 

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Madame CJ Walker

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Madame CJ Walker

 

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The Protest- MLK

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Finale – Battle Hymn of The Republic

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The Protest

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The Protest

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The Protest

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Intensify The Struggle

 

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The Protest

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The Protest