Sweet Honey in the Rock® - 40th Anniversary at Rialto Center For The Arts

Chronicling the stories of the women who built SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK®, this moving 40th anniversary blends songs old and new, with personal memories of events that have shaped the ensemble’s legacy.

Throughout their storied 40-year history the 23 collective vocalists of female African-American a cappella ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® have lifted their voices in the name of a better world. Coupled with their tireless activism, their blend of blues, African, jazz, gospel, R&B, and symphonic and dance theater has yielded two PBS documentaries, an orchestral collaboration with the Kennedy Center, and performances at the U.N. World Conference on Women, among myriad other honors....

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Chronicling the stories of the women who built SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK®, this moving 40th anniversary blends songs old and new, with personal memories of events that have shaped the ensemble’s legacy.

Throughout their storied 40-year history the 23 collective vocalists of female African-American a cappella ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® have lifted their voices in the name of a better world. Coupled with their tireless activism, their blend of blues, African, jazz, gospel, R&B, and symphonic and dance theater has yielded two PBS documentaries, an orchestral collaboration with the Kennedy Center, and performances at the U.N. World Conference on Women, among myriad other honors.

“Even as the melodies, harmonies and rhythms soar, one is immediately struck by the message of the songs, for the message is what Sweet Honey is all about.” PBS

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