The concert will feature Marshall faculty members Carline Waugh, a soprano and professor of voice, and Johan Botes, a professor of piano.
“Poets & Portraits is a thoughtfully curated program that weaves together songs reflecting the African American experience,” Waugh said. “Through music, we will journey into universal themes of love, loss, grief and triumph, as seen in the poetry of iconic Harlem Renaissance figures like Langston Hughes and Paul Laurence Dunbar. The program will also delve into the profound power of faith, expressed through songs and spirituals that celebrate the resilience and strength of a people.”
The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted for the benefit of the Benevolence Fund at First Baptist Church. The church is located at 801 6th Ave., Huntington.
This event is sponsored by the First Baptist Church, Marshall University College of Arts and Media, the School of Music, and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum.