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Sweet Honey in the Rock at the Schuster
DAYTON — Sweet Honey and the Rock — the all-female, Washington D.C.-based vocal ensemble — is coming to Dayton. On Monday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. the six-woman group, which has reshaped the art of a cappella, and transformed it into World Music, will raise perform in “hope, love, justice, peace and resistance” in the Meade Theatre of Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. The concert is presented by the University of Dayton in partnership with the Victoria Theatre Association’s second annual African American Arts Festival. Lynnette Heard, chair of UD’s Diversity Lecture series, said the visit is part of the university’s strategic plan to increase inclusion and diversity. “The program is also designed to invite the greater-Dayton community to our events,” Heard said. “This is so they can get to know us and we can get to know them.” Founded in 1973 by Bernice Johnson Reagon, Sweet Honey has been a vital and innovative presence in Washington D.C. and worldwide. The women fuse influences from blues, spirituals, gospel, rap, reggae, African chants, hip-hop, ancient lullabies and jazz. The combination of voice and hand percussion instruments produces compelling melodies, soulful harmonies and intoxicating rhythms. Tickets are $15 and $12 general admission and available by calling (937) 228-3630.
HOW TO GO What: Sweet Honey In The Rock When: Monday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. Where: Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 W. 2nd St., downtown Dayton Cost: $15 and $12, call (937) 228-3630
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