“A Spirituals Experience should be seen and heard by as many people as possible.”
OVERVIEW
Why “Wade in the Water?” Was there a reason to tell the chariot to “Swing Low?”
Yolanda F. Johnson explores the emotional, spiritual journey and hidden communication in traditional African-American spirituals conveyed for the enslaved Africans in America and the influence of spirituals on music of the Civil Rights Movement on through popular music.
“Her personal touch made the material enjoyable and approachable to diverse audiences...”
First premiered in Harlem in February 2011 for Black History Month, Yolanda continues to offer special insight on traditional spirituals with performances of A Spirituals Experience.
Part lecture, part recital, the program also includes a sing-along for audience members to gain a new understanding of these well-known and beloved songs.
“I learned so much, and now I want to know more about this important music.”
Yolanda performs A Spiritual Experience as an educational experience.
“Magnificent!”
“ ... lovely tone ...
and great emotional investment.”
Yolanda performs with a guitar accompaniment.
“It brought me to tears.”
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