Composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate Releases LOWAK SHOPPALA on Azica Records
Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate, is a classical composer dedicated to the development of American Indian classical composition.by Chloe Rabinowitz
Composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate today released the world premiere recording of Lowak Shoppala (Fire and Light) on Azica Records. Lowak Shoppala expresses Chickasaw identity through the medium of modern classical music and theatre through eight scenes and features orchestra, narration of a libretto by Chickasaw poet and Pulitzer Prize finalist Linda Hogan, children s chorus, traditional Chickasaw and classical vocal soloists, and Chickasaw storytellers. Each scene (Fire and Light, Double Header, Shell Shaker, Clans, Removal, Spider Brings Fire, Hymn, Double Header & Finale) depicts a part of Chickasaw culture and history and is sung in Chickasaw.
Composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate to Release LOWAK SHOPPALA On Azica Records
The recording, conducted by Tate, features the Chickasaw Nation Children s Chorus and Nashville String Machine.by BWW News Desk
On Friday, June 4, 2021, composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate will release the world premiere recording of Lowak Shoppala (Fire and Light) on Azica Records. Lowak Shoppala expresses Chickasaw identity through the medium of modern classical music and theatre through eight scenes and features orchestra, narration of a libretto by Chickasaw poet and Pulitzer Prize finalist Linda Hogan, children s chorus, traditional Chickasaw and classical vocal soloists, and Chickasaw storytellers. Each scene (Fire and Light, Double Header, Shell Shaker, Clans, Removal, Spider Brings Fire, Hymn, Double Header & Finale) depicts a part of Chickasaw culture and history and is sung in Chickasaw.
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