Cultural Memory, Identities, and Practices of African-American Singing Styles, a two-day symposium on how contemporary African-American vocal styles influence and express the reshaping of new cultural identities. Join performers, teachers, and scholars, including Pamela Z (San Francisco), Mankwe Ndosi (Minneapolis), Fabrizia Barresi (Paris), Bobbi Wilsyn (Columbia College), Maggie Brown (Chicago), and many others. Presented by the Center for Black Music Research and the Music Department of Columbia College Chicago, and the University of Salento, Lecce, Italy. Presentations held on Sept. 24 and 25, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Performances by Pamela Z and Mankwe Ndosi at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. All events in the Concert Hall, Music Department, Columbia College Chicago, 1014 South Michigan Ave. Free and open to the public. More information and a complete schedule online.
Location: Columbia College Music Dept, 1014 S. Michigan, Chicago