Nathaniel Dett Chorale
2005-2006 Profile



The Gemini-nominated Nathaniel Dett Chorale, specializing in Afrocentric choral music, is comprised of classically trained, multi-faceted vocalists whose work stretches beyond the traditional expectations of a classical chamber choir, and challenges us to broaden our vision of Afrocentric choral music to include all styles and genres of music, from classical to jazz, folk, blues and popular music as appropriate to the traditions of the African Diaspora.

International appearances: Polyfollia, France, 2004; National Association of Negro Musicians Conference, USA, 2004. The Chorale will tour Massachusetts in February 2006.


CD recordings include: Listen to the Lambs, an historic first recording of the choral works of renowned African-Canadian composer R. Nathaniel Dett, and An Indigo Christmas.


Films: Carry Me Home: The Story & Music of The Nathaniel Dett Chorale – winner of the 2003 Canada Award (Gemini Awards); An Indigo Christmas, a live concert film to be broadcast on Vision TV.



Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, founder/artistic director

Alexa White-Hawley, general manager
40 Baycrest Avenue, Toronto ON   M6M 1A1
416-340-7000    info@nathanieldettchorale.org
www.nathanieldettchorale.org

 

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