Nathaniel Dett, a pioneering Black composer, was renowned for his innovative use of African-American folk songs and spirituals as the foundation for his choral compositions, blending classical forms with the deep, resonant traditions of African-American music.

This concert promises to be an emotional and educational musical journey. Audiences will be drawn into the soulful beauty and profound cultural significance of Dett’s compositions, experiencing the power and grace of his work in a deeply moving way.