Resonance Presents: Sweet Honey in the Rock®
“Their voices help pull back the curtain on who we are.
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Resonance Ensemble joins forces with Sweet Honey In The Rock® to present two unforgettable evenings that celebrate the power of the human voice.
PORTLAND, OR — Resonance Ensemble, an award-winning vocal group, announces a new concert for their 15th-anniversary season: Sweet Honey In The Rock, the legendary three-time Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble. Since its inception in Washington D.C. in 1973, the group has expressed their history as Black women through song, dance, and sign language. Now they bring this rich legacy to Portland.
Mark your calendars for April 5 at the Reser and April 6 at The Armory for an evening of music that celebrates the limitless power of the human voice. Sweet Honey in the Rock and Resonance Ensemble – two groups renowned for their harmonious blend of music and activism – invite listeners to join in an exploration of the human experience, fostering unity and hope for a brighter future.
Barbara Hunt, ASL interpreter for Sweet Honey, is honored to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Shirley Childress Johnson, who interpreted Sweet Honey performances for over 35 years.
Throughout five decades, Sweet Honey in the Rock has worked to create engaging music that consistently takes an active stance toward making our planet a better place for all in which to live. Their musical landscape embraces multiple genres/generations and addresses civil & human rights, women’s issues, gun violence, death, love, spirituality, children’s songs, and so much more.
American Sign Language Interpretation at each performance. With core member Barbara Hunt interweaving American Sign Language interpretation with the music, each performance provides a mesmerizing fusion of movement and voice, harmonizing spoken and sung words to create a captivating ballet of expression.
Members of the Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Community can purchase reserved seats with optimal sight lines for the ASL interpretation by contacting the venue box offices directly.
Resonance to Perform as the Opening Act for Both Concerts: Adding to the richness of this musical experience, Resonance Ensemble, as the producing organization, will take the stage as the opening act for both concerts, showcasing a selection of their own acclaimed a cappella compositions for social justice, featuring works by renowned composers Jasmine Barnes, Cecille Elliott, and Damien Geter.
Tickets are on sale at the venue box offices directly
Friday, April 5, 2024 | 7:30PM @The Reser
Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 7:30PM @The Armory
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