In this episode of Melanated Moments, Angela gives us an inside look at the making of a masterpiece. She tells us how composer Richard Danielpour worked with literary legend Maya Angelou to set a number of poems for the iconic song cycle, A Woman’s Life. Angela tells us of her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in Miss Angelou’s own home, a performance that moved her to tears.
Featured Music:
"Life Doesn't Frighten Me At All," "They Went Home," and "Many and More" from "A Woman's Life" by Richard Danielpour, performed by Angela Brown and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra
