Noir Reverberations: A Night of the Music and Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance and Beyond

Tuesday 2/1

Poet Kevin Young and Dr. Tammy Kernodle explore topics and themes of the Harlem Renaissance through poetry and music. The Ambassador Chorale of Florida Memorial University, Florida’s only HBCU, will join the NWS to perform choral settings of works by William Dawson and Moses Hogan as well as traditional gospel songs. Soprano Michelle Bradley will perform art songs by composers, including William Grant Still, Florence Price and Margaret Bonds. The performances will be preceded by a 60-minute poetry reading by notable Miami-based poets and students, curated by P. Scott Cunningham, Founder of the O, Miami Poetry Festival.

This event is part of the New World Symphony’s festival I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance and Beyond. This festival is made possible with support from the NWS Collaborations Fund, the NWS Fund for New Ventures and Bank of America.

Price$40-$80

Time7:30PM

VenueNew World Center

Address500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139 500 17th Street Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone Number305.673.3330