The CAU Philharmonic has performed for the National Convening Body of the United Methodist Church and was heard in New York City at Carnegie Hall in the world premiere performance of The Nativity, a contemporary work by composer Ernestine Robinson. It has done individual performances in conjunction with such noted figures as Nelson Mandela, Quincy Jones, William Warfield, Roberta Flack, James Moody, Jeffery Osborn, Roy Ayres, and Andrew Young. The Society performs the gamut of the choral genre, from standard classical literature to popular repertoire and has an affinity for performing works drawn from the vast storehouse of the African American traditions. The Philharmonic Society includes an international membership of the finest men and women, boasting honor students and student leaders from across the university. The Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society is a nationally respected choral ensemble that perpetuates a proud century-old tradition of artistic clarity, stylistic authority, and brilliant choral tone.

Her involvement in other creative undertakings, business ventures and humanitarian activities has been extensive, and has brought her honors from industry and community alike.Ĭlark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society Choir

“At Last” showed the world that she still has what it takes to record a hit album, employing the talents of contemporary producers like Randy Jackson, Gary Brown, among many others. The album was a major success and won an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Gospel Album.” Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years, including four solo albums during the past decade: “Good Woman” (1991) “Just for You” (1994) the inspirational “Many Different Roads” (1999) and “At Last” (2001). Knight, who is a two-time Grammy winner in the gospel category, yet again embraced her gospel roots, releasing her inspirational album “Where My Heart Belongs”, in September 2014. Seven-time Grammy Award winner Gladys Knight has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance. GRAMMY Award-winner and singer-songwriter will sing the Canadian national anthem remotely from Toronto. Alessia also made her acting debut as the lead role of Jane in Netflix’s original animated film “The Willoughbys.” This Summer: Live Off The floor all six songs re-recorded and reimagined with live instrumentation. In 2020, Alessia brought a band in the studio to create the EP in a live studio environment. This Summer EP was released September 6th. ETĢ018’s “Best New Artist” Grammy Award Winning Canadian singer/songwriter and Def Jam Recordings artist Alessia Cara emerged onto the music scene in 2015 with her global anthem “Here.” On top of her Grammy win, she was also awarded with an MTV EMA for Best World Stage Performance following the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album THE PAINS OF GROWING. ET, followed by the Taco Bell ® Skills Challenge and MTN DEW ® 3-Point Contest starting at 6:30 p.m. Throughout the game, members of the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities, a prestigious group of nine historically Black Greek letter organizations, will introduce Atlanta’s most reputable step teams from Spelman College and Morehouse CollegeĪs previously announced, the NBA All-Star Game and skills competitions will take place on the same night for the first time. The rendition will honor NAACP leader and Black national anthem songwriter James Weldon Johnson, who is also a Clark Atlanta alumnus.Īdditionally, the nationally-recognized Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band and Florida A&M University Marching 100 will play during NBA All-Star player introductions from their respective historical campuses. Throughout the night, the league will pay tribute to the vital role of HBCUs through music, content and storytelling, including an original rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by the Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society Choir, which will sing from an iconic location on its campus. The anthems will air on Sunday, March 7 on TNT ahead of the 70 th NBA All-Star Game, with AT&T Slam Dunk replacing the traditional halftime show. In addition, GRAMMY Award winner and singer-songwriter Alessia Cara will sing the Canadian national anthem from Toronto. national anthem at NBA All-Star 2021 live from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. NEW YORK - The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Gladys Knight, who graduated from Shaw University, one of the oldest HBCUs in the nation, will sing the U.S. Gladys Knight performed the national anthem before Super Bowl LIII in 2019.

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