NEC Festival: "I, Too, Sing America: Ruth Crawford Seeger and Other Untold Stories of America"

Jordan Hall

Tonight’s festival concert by NEC’s Department of Contemporary Musical Arts (CMA), produced by department Cochair Eden MacAdam-Somer, celebrates often untold American voices and perspectives, featuring works of iconoclast and visionary Ruth Crawford Seeger; American Ledger No. 1, by Guest Artist Raven Chacon, a narrative score telling the creation story of the founding of the United States of America; I, Too, a newly commissioned work by CMA faculty Farayi Malek inspired by Langston Hughes’ iconic poem; performances of John Zorn’s COBRA led by Anthony Coleman, a reimagining of Charles Ives’ songs by the Indie/Punk/Art Rock Ensemble (Lautaro Mantilla), and traditional and original works performed by CMA students.

Event Information

Event Date 11-12-2024 7:30 am
Individual Price Free Admission
Created By Alex Solaas
Location Jordan Hall
Categories Festivals, Concerts & Live Performances

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