Fifty years ago, four women used their voices as instruments to create soul-stirring songs with powerful social commentary. Sweet Honey in the Rock (SHIR) went on to become one of the most renowned a cappella ensembles in the world.
Their activism through song is in the tradition of Paul Robeson, and the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance/Paul RobeWITH SW VIRTUAL EVENT Limited seating for in-studio experience ROBESONI Register http: son House & Museum (WPCA) is celebrating the legacy of Sweet Honey in the Rock by sponsoring a 50th-birthday fundraiser on November 17, 2023. The WPCA is hosting an up-close-and-personal virtual experience with the ensemble from 7-8:30 pm.
Actresses/entertainers Phylicia Rashad and Kiki Shepard are co-chairs. Their presence heightens the excitement of this noted celebration.
"The music and message of SHIR has been an inspiration for me for a long time," said Janice Sykes-Ross, executive director of WPCA. "I first met and saw them perform on Princeton's campus back in the late 80s. They blew me away, and I have been a fan ever since.
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