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On this episode of Encore Houston, MUSIQA presents an evening of poetry and music, with readings by poet Sarah Cortez and several works inspired by folk music from around the world, including the world premiere of Anthony Brandt’s interpretation of several African folk tunes.
Music in this episode:
- TANIA LEÓN: A la Par
- PIERRE JALBERT: Crossings
- BARBARA WHITE: Learning to See
- ANTHONY BRANDT: Songs from the Source: Nine African Folk Songs
- Karol Bennet, soprano
- Amanda Galick, flute
- Michael Webster, clarinet
- Melissa Williams, violin
- Barrett Sills, cello
- Blake Wilkins, percussion
- Wesley Ducote, piano
- Poetry readings by Sarah Cortez
- Performance date: 10/6/2018
- Originally aired: 1/5/2019
New episodes of Encore Houston air Saturdays at 10 PM, with a repeat broadcast Sundays at 4 PM, all on Houston Public Media Classical.
