“The Black Voice Speaks: A Living Legacy in Song” explores the rich and evolving tradition of storytelling within Black vocal music across art song, opera, musical theater, and spirituals. Featuring works by composers including Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Undine Smith Moore, Adolphus Hailstork, Scott Joplin, and Moses Hogan, the program traces how the Black voice has expressed identity, resilience, faith, love, and cultural memory across generations.

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Blending classical tradition with African American musical influences, these works reveal music as both artistic expression and cultural narrative. From the intimacy of art song to the power of opera, Broadway, and spirituals, this recital celebrates the enduring impact of Black composers and storytellers whose voices continue to shape and expand the musical landscape today.