Across The Waters: Songs of Memory and Migration

Àkójọpọ̀ and Hearing in Color welcome you to Across the Waters: Songs of Memory and Migration, a vocal chamber concert that explores the historical and cultural significance of Black American art songs and spirituals, and their connections to Pan-African art music. Through performance, education, and dialogue, this program reflects on the themes of memory, identity, and migration.

Àkójọpọ̀ promotes music education and artistic expression for historically marginalized communities, especially Black and African communities, by providing equitable access to Pan-African musical traditions in Chicago and across the globe. Hearing in Color is a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to sharing the music and stories of communities that have been historically excluded from musical spaces. Together, Àkójọpọ̀ and Hearing in Color invite you to experience this powerful and reflective musical journey.