In this episode, Dr. Brandon Boyd helps Ashley and all our listeners prepare for MOSY's Juneteenth celebration on Saturday! Don't know what Juneteenth is? Don't worry! Dr. Boyd explains the origins of the holiday, as well as the difference between spirituals and gospel music. He and Ashley also cover the pieces to be performed on Saturday and the power music and singing have to build community.
The theme for MOSY Motifs is the overture to Treemonisha by Scott Joplin, recorded by Cristian Chiappini & Orchestra dell'Università di Firenze.
Music examples:
Naguanda Nobles sings "Deep River"
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" by the Choral Arts Alliance of Missouri
"Hold On!" Arranged by Brandon Boyd
These complete examples, as well as more music related to this episode, can be found here or on our YouTube page.
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