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Artemisia Presents "Sounds Like Us" at First Unitarian Church of Chicago
2:30p @ First Unitarian Church of Chicago, 5650 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
What happens when a woman finds her voice?
What happens when her strength is cultivated?
What happens when that story is sung?
"Sounds Like Us" tells a timely story of female strength through the raw power of the female voice. In an engaging new staged performance, Artemisia harnesses the color and contrast of the rich vocal traditions of the world to celebrate the strength of women.
Witness women across continents find strength and courage in unexpected ways: On the dusty plains of Kartli, Georgia, after a hard day's work in the sun; Gathered around the dinner table, in preparation for Hanukkah; In the ancient creation song of Cuban goddess of the sea, Yemayá; Through the wooing music of Croatia, newly claimed by female voices; From the Grand Ole Oprey's first female act, in a tongue-in-cheek act on female autonomy; Though defiant young women daring to ask important questions of themselves and of their communities.
ABOUT ARTEMISIA
Chicago-based vocal trio Artemisia (Diana Lawrence, Alexandra Olsavsky, Kaitlin Foley) harnesses the power of the female voice tell stories through the vocal traditions of the world.
Praised for sincerity, wit, and mind-blowing technique (Vocal Arts Chicago) and "recommended for: full-time wanderlusters with eclectic tastes" (WFMT - 11 New Local Ensembles You Should Know), Artemisia brings diversity and accessibility to their programming. Not your typical stand-and-sing ensemble, Artemisia draws from a vast repertoire of vocal styes - from Appalachian folk, Tushetian highlander cries, Cuban dance music, and everything in-between - to take audiences on a journey of sound and spirit with every performance.
Artemisia actively commissions and performs newly composed works by living female composers. Most recently, they performed a commissioned arrangement of Es savai mmiai from Latvian composer, Kate Pukinskis, a liturgical premiere of Sungji Hong's Missa Lumen de Lumine, and a world premiere of O Nata Lux, which Hong wrote specifically for the group. In addition to new commissions, all three members of Artemisia regularly compose for the group internally, frequently adding new arrangements and original compositions of their own to their programs.
In addition to performing, Artemisia provides educational outreach to community and youth ensembles on subjects such as cultural literacy through singing, improvisational songwriting, and female empowerment.
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LocationThe First Unitarian Church of Chicago (View)
5650 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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