East End Elegy is a love letter in song by University of Richmond Artist-in-Residence Leyla McCalla. The project is dedicated to the cemetery stewards and grassroots community organizers at Friends of East End as well as the dearly departed African-American families buried there. Commissioned by the University of Richmond, these songs speak to the perennial neglect of African-American burial grounds in Richmond, revealing the status quo of systemic inequality which has fueled the desecration of these sacred spaces. The performance will have a pre-talk with photojournalist and co-founder of Friends of East End, Brian Palmer.
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April 10, 2025 7:30PM
East End Elegy
Item details
Date
April 10, 2025 7:30PM
Location
Perkinson Recital Hall
Name
East End Elegy
Description
Ticketholders can join us for a pre-show talk with Brian Palmer at 6:30 PM in the North Court Choir Room
East End Elegy is a love letter in song by University of Richmond Artist-in-Residence Leyla McCalla. The project is dedicated to the cemetery stewards and grassroots community organizers at Friends of East End as well as the dearly departed African-American families buried there. Commissioned by the University of Richmond, these songs speak to the perennial neglect of African-American burial grounds in Richmond, revealing the status quo of systemic inequality which has fueled the desecration of these sacred spaces. The performance will have a pre-talk with photojournalist and co-founder of Friends of East End, Brian Palmer.
This concert is offered as part of the Department of Music Free Concert Series 2024-2025 Season. The Department of Music produces over 25 concerts annually featuring a broad range of styles and genres. Enjoy student recitals, faculty ensemble performances, and concerts created in collaboration with visiting artists. All concerts are FREE and seating is general admission. Tickets are required, and all will be welcomed as space allows.
Tickets cannot be purchased online at this time. Please note that, beginning 60 minutes before the performance, tickets can only be purchased in-person at the Modlin Box Office.
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