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Celebrating the Timeless Legacy of Harry Burleigh

  • Newark School of the Arts 89 Lincoln Park Newark, NJ, 07102 United States (map)

"Celebrating the Timeless Legacy of Harry Burleigh"
Join us on October 14th, 2023 and 12noon at Newark School of the Arts for a captivating concert that pays tribute to the impact of Harry Burleigh, a forgotten hero of American music, the composer most responsible for turning spirituals into concert songs

Joseph Horowitz: Cultural historian and NPR producer whose 13 books explore American musical history. "A force, a prophet and an agitator" -- The New York Times

Sidney Outlaw: Lauded by The New York Times as a "terrific singer" with a "deep, rich timbre" and the San Francisco Chronicle as an "opera powerhouse" with weighty and forthright sound.

FREE but must register. To register email Dr. Molina at pmolina@newarkschoolofthearts.org.