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Sweet Honey in the Rock

"Soulful, spirited, sumptuous, stirring" (The Washington Post), Grammy-Award winning Sweet Honey in the Rock stands proudly as a vital presence in communities of conscience around the entire world, performing with a sense of urgency that fuels their always inspirational performance. The second half of the program will feature the Bay Area premiere of Sweet Honey's original work, Indaba, performed with Pacific Mozart Ensemble. The concert will be simultaneously interpreted in American Sign Language.

Program Notes
Program notes are available online. [PDF]

Audio Clips
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Gray Goose *

Still Gotta Get Up In The Morning *, ***

Trust *

* Clips listed here are representative of the artists, but may be different than what are being played as part of the Cal Performances program
** 1989 Grammy Award winner for Best Traditional Folk Recording
*** From the 2001 Grammy Award-nominated Best Musical Album For Children Still The Same Me

Podcast
Carol Maillard, one of the original and current members of Sweet Honey in the Rock, talks about the ensemble and her life within the group. (Length: 15:00)

Education/Community Events
Sweet Honey in the Rock Residency
The artists of the acclaimed African American female vocal ensemble present the Bay Area premiere of their original work, Indaba, performed with local children's and gospel choirs, plus community activities to be announced. (More information).