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African American women singers

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Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Billie Lynn Daniel lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860680007

Bown, Patti, 1974 - 1989

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Scope and Contents Composer, singer, and pianist Patti Bown delivered 6 lectures at the University of Connecticut. She spoke on 10/1/1974 (2015-0002/RR106), 1/26/1982 (2015-0002/RR107), 1/21/1986 (2015-0002/RR108), 4/7/1987 (2015-0002/RR109), 1/26/1988 (2015-0002/RR110), 11/7/1989 (2015-0002/AC5). RR 106 Hale Smith introduces musician Patti Bown (jazz pianist) begins with her personal and family background. She discusses what it is to be a Black, female artist. RR 107 Hale Smith...
Dates: 1974 - 1989

Daniel, Billie Lynn , 1984 October 30

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Composer and opera singer Billie Lynn Daniels lectured on 10/30/1984 (2015-0002/RR136 reel 1) (2015-0002/RR137 reel 2).

RR 136-137 Introduced by Edward O'Connor, Composer and opera singer Billie Lynn Daniels (RR 136-137) performs a sample program of what will late be performed in New York on November 18, 1984. William Zekel accompanies Daniels on lute and guitar and the program begins with Elizabethan music.

Dates: 1984 October 30

Lindsay, Mary, 1978 February 14, 1979 November 27

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Scope and Contents Opera singer Mary Lindsay delivered 2 lectures. She spoke 1st on 2/14/1978 (2015-0002/RR216) and again on 11/27/1979 (2015-0002/RR217). RR 216 lecture: Hale Smith introduces operatic soprano Mary Lindsay. Ms. Lindsay references her own experiences as a Black woman in the field of concert and operatic music, as well as presenting a more general picture of the story of Black performing artists in America. aRR 217 lecture: Hale Smith introduces operatic soprano Mary Lindsay. ...
Dates: 1978 February 14, 1979 November 27

Melba Moore lectures at the University of Connecticu

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860681205

Moore, Melba, 1989 November 14

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Singer and actress Melba Moore lectured on 11/14/1989 (2015-0002/AC12).

Dates: 1989 November 14

Opera singer Mary Lindsay lectures at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Lindsay

Patti Bown lectures at the University of Connecticut.

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Bown

Redmond, Eugene and Mary Lindsay, 1981 February 24

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Hale Smith introduces Eugene Redmond and Mary Lindsay. Mr. Redmond provides some personal background before moving on to discuss the importance of the phase "What's Happening?" Ms. Lindsay discussed prima donnas.

Dates: 1981 February 24

Redmond, Eugene and Mary Lindsay lecture at the University of Connecticut

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860685529

Spearman, Rawn and Carlesta Henderson, 1981 April 14

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Scope and Contents Singer Rawn Spearman and musician Carlesta Henderson performed on 4/14/1981 (2015-0002/RR273). Hale Smith makes several announcements regarding the course before introducing the evening's speakers. Rawn Spearman, collaborating with him Carlesta Henderson, accompanied on piano is Kelley Wyatt. Performing music tha thas been written to Langston Hughes' poetry.Spearman earned degrees from Florida A&M and Columbia University. In his performing career. Spearman sang a wide...
Dates: 1981 April 14