Darlene Hope as Lucille Wilson
Introduction to Darlene Hope. 0:49 sec. Interview: Raymond Elman Editing and Production: Matthew Garcia. Recorded: 3/10/2020 at the...
Read MoreLana Gordon as Lil Harden
LANA GORDON was born in New London, Connecticut. In 1989, she studied dance at New York City’s Alvin Ailey School. During the past 10 years Gordon has performed all over Europe and the Middle East in a variety of shows including “Chicago” as Velma, “Sister Act” as Deloris, “Tarzan” as Kala, “West Side Story” as Anita, “Carmen Cubana” as Carmen, and at Jazz at Lincoln Center in Qatar as a guest vocalist.
Read MoreNicole Henry as Alpha Smith
NICOLE HENRY is an award-winning American Jazz singer. Since her debut in 2004, she has been one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. This year, she will perform in the new musical “A Wonderful World,” the story of Louis Armstrong, debuting at the Colony Theatre in Miami Beach, FL.
Read MoreMichael Stock: Bringing Folk to South Florida
MICHAEL STOCK has been hosting “Folk & Acoustic Music” on WLRN, South Florida Public Radio for over 30 years. Michael was introduced to folk music back in high school when a teacher at Miami Beach High played Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.”
Read MoreCassidy Fitzpatrick, VP for Musician Advancement at the New World Symphony
CASSIDY FITZPATRICK, Vice President for Musician Advancement at New World Symphony, develops, implements, and evaluates the New World Symphony’s Fellowship activities, training, and educational programs. She is primarily responsible for the areas of: community and audience engagement; diversity, equity and inclusion; and leadership and entrepreneurialism.
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