Lectures in History
Duke Ellington's Liturgical Jazz
2011-05-22T12:53:27-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/35e/298338-m.jpgCleveland State University Professor Regennia Williams teaches a course “African-American History Through Sacred Music.” The day’s class focused on the music of Duke Ellington, including the significance of his “Sacred Concert” in 1965. Music was demonstrated by vocalist Me’na and pianist Theron Brown. Songs performed included “Take the ‘A’ Train,” "Come Sunday," “Stormy Weather,” and “God Bless the Child.”
Cleveland State University Professor Regennia Williams teaches a course “African-American History Through Sacred Music.” The day’s class focused on the music of Duke Ellington, including the significance…
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Cleveland State University Professor Regennia Williams teaches a course “African-American History Through Sacred Music.” The day’s class focused on the music of Duke Ellington, including the significance of his “Sacred Concert” in 1965. Music was demonstrated by vocalist Me’na and pianist Theron Brown. Songs performed included “Take the ‘A’ Train,” "Come Sunday," “Stormy Weather,” and “God Bless the Child.” close
Cleveland State University Professor Regennia Williams teaches a course “African-American History Through Sacred Music.” The day’s class focused on the music of Duke Ellington, including the significance… read more
Cleveland State University Professor Regennia Williams teaches a course “African-American History Through Sacred Music.” The day’s class focused on the music of Duke Ellington, including the significance of his “Sacred Concert” in 1965. Music was demonstrated by vocalist Me’na and pianist Theron Brown. Songs performed included “Take the ‘A’ Train,” "Come Sunday," “Stormy Weather,” and “God Bless the Child.” close
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