As we continue our celebration of Black History Month on Classical 101, this Saturday at 6 pm The American Sound honors the phenomenal contributions of African American classical performers. We'll hear the milky tones of soprano Kathleen Battle in music of George Gershwin, we'll listen to pianist Andre watts with music of American composer Edward MacDowell and we'll enjoy Imani Winds' dazzling performance of a work by the quintet's flutist, Valerie Coleman. And we'll blow out the hour with electrifying performances by Joseph Jennings, as he directs and performs as vocal soloist with Chanticleer. Don't miss The American Sound Saturday at 6 pm on Classical 101!
Jennifer Hambrick unites her extensive backgrounds in the arts and media and her deep roots in Columbus to bring inspiring music to central Ohio as Classical 101’s midday host. Jennifer performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago before earning a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.