Saturday, January 24 2026 | Newmark Theatre
Sunday, January 25, 2026 | The Reser
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Resonance welcomes back the iconic a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, known for their singular blend of vocal power, spiritual grounding, and deep-rooted calls for justice. These matriarchs of musical resistance return for two special performances—culminating in the world premiere of a new work commissioned especially for this season, created for Resonance and Sweet Honey to perform together.
The program opens with Resonance Ensemble, followed by a featured set by Sweet Honey in the Rock, and concludes with the debut of this powerful new collaborative piece.
These matriarchs of musical resistance return for two special performances
Katherine FitzGibbon, conductor
PROGRAM
Deep River Shawn Okpebholo
Affirmations Carlos Simon
Meditation Joel Thompson
Danse Africaine Jessie Montgomery
Loisaida, My Love Jessie Montgomery
Sometimes I Cry Jasmine Barnes
The Fall Jasmine Barnes
Cantata for a More Hopeful Tomorrow* Damien Geter
Seven Prayers: Hope for Everyone** Dave Ragland
* Oregon Premiere
* * World Premiere commissioned by Resonance Ensemble
PRESS
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THIS PERFORMANCE IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY Resonance Donors for Black Excellence, The Dinah Dodds Fund for New Art, Ronni Lacroute, The Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Cultural Trust, Regional Arts & Culture Council, The City of Portland– the Office of Arts & Culture, and the Oregon Community Foundation