Search - Philip Brunelle, VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Chorus, Yolanda Williams :: Witness: Dance Like the Wind - Music of Today's Black Composers

Historically significant choral works, wonderfully performed

AfroAmericanHeritage | Wisconsin | 05/31/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For over 10 years, The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Chorus (conducted by Philip Brunelle) has presented an enduring series of concerts showcasing the talents of trailblazing African American composers. Now this wealth of music is available outside the concert hall through a series of recordings called WITNESS. DANCE LIKE THE WIND presents works by eight African American composers from various generations, though they all emerged after the neo-classical period of non-discrimination. You'll hear loyalty to classic idioms like the spirituals and blues, but also elements of more recent genres like R&B, gospel and rap. Enclosed are excellent liner notes and biographical information.The other three CDs are available as single titles, or in the boxed set entitled THE WITNESS COLLECTION which includes:WHAT A MIGHTY GOD: Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
GOT THE SAINT LOUIS BLUES: Classical Music in the Jazz Age
SKYWARD MY PEOPLE ROSE: Music of William Grant Still
DANCE LIKE THE WINDHIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"