“Extreme Spirituals”
Birdsongs of the Mesozoic performs with Oral Moses
Saturday, October 14, 8pm
Hartford, CT—Sept 13, 2006-
Real Art Ways presents the rock ’n roll/chamber fusion that
is Birdsongs of the Mesozoic and the operatic/gospel bass baritone
Oral Moses
in a live concert on Saturday, October 14
at 8:00pm.
“Extreme Spirituals” is a reinterpretation
of African-American spirituals and late 19th century art songs by
American composers. This innovative joining blurs the line between
historically divided genres, and represents a reintroduction of soul
into modern experimental music. This event is $12/$8 for
Real Art Ways Members. For more information visit www.realartways.org or
call 860-232-1006.
"These aren't just African-American
songs - these are American songs."
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Oral Moses
A native of South Carolina, Oral Moses began his vocal career performing
in the US 7th Army Soldiers Chorus in Germany, and then as a member
of the famed
Fisk Jubilee Singers. The recipient of numerous grants, Oral Moses studied
operatic vocals under the training of Elsa Domberger before completing his
Doctorate of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance and Opera at the University
of Michigan. Oral Moses has an extensive history of symphonic engagements
across the United States and Europe, and multiple collaborations with gospel
artists.
For more information on Oral Moses visit www.oralmoses.com
Having grown from their roots in the rock band Mission of Burma into a collective
fusing acoustic and electric instrumentation, Boston’s Birdsongs of the
Mesozoic have released six albums that showcase both their love of energetic
rock’n roll and their dedication to intricately composed chamber music.
Band members Erik Lindgren (Piano), Ken Field (Sax/Flutes), Michael Bierylo
(Guitarist/Sound Designer), and Rick Scott (Synth/Percussion) are all individually
accomplished musicians, whose music has graced solo outings, television programs,
and many other collaborative projects.
For more info on Birdsongs visit www.birdsongsofthemesozoic.org
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