The Elon University Chorale presents “Of Dance and Struggle: A musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela” the world premiere with composer and guest illustrated in a composition that has woven South African songs with original music by the composer.
Title: Of Dance and Struggle: A Musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela
Date: Thursday, November 15th, 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Location: McCrary Theatre
Contact: Dr. Gerald Knight at gknight2@elon.edu
Sponsors: The Department of Music
Description: The Elon University Chorale presents “Of Dance and Struggle: A musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela” the world premiere with composer and guest illustrated in a composition that has woven South African songs with original music by the composer. The composer bases the work, in part, upon interviews with personnel of the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa, including Mandela’s official photographer, Alf Kumalo.