RICK BENJAMIN
Conductor - American Music Revivalist
June 15, 2024
Rick Benjamin Quoted in "Wall Street Journal"
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’: A Musical Monument to Freedom - Barbara Jepson
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’: A Musical Monument to Freedom - Barbara Jepson
Wall Street Journal

On June 14, Rick Benjamin was quoted the Wall Street Journal regarding his research and world premiere recording of the original 1900 score of "Lift Every Voice And Sing!" The article, "A Musical Monument to Freedom" by Barbara Jepson, explored the creation of this legendary African-American anthem by the Johnson brothers in turn of the century Florida. Click here to access:  https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/music/lift-every-voice-and-sing-a-musical-monument-to-freedom-3789d7f0?st=8jx84sxeecja89k&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

 

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