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Essential Voices USA: Tiny Desk Concert

July 1, 2022
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Set list
  • The Essence of America (text by Condoleezza Rice)
  • For Centuries Now (text by Elena Kagan)
  • Freedom (text by Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Betty Ford)
  • In the Field of Equal Rights (text by Shirley Chisholm)
  • Remember the Ladies (text by Abigail Adams)
  • We Not Only Dream (text by Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi)
About

Renowned conductor and educator Judith Clurman recently delivered a powerful and uplifting Tiny Desk concert at the NPR Music office. The performance, a world premiere showcasing excerpts from "Washington Women," featured songs inspired by speeches and writings of influential women in American history including First Ladies, Secretaries of State, Senators, and Supreme Court Justices. Clurman, known for her work with Essential Voices USA and The Singing Christmas Tree Float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, demonstrated her musical prowess and dedication to showcasing the voices of remarkable women throughout history. This concert serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder of the best qualities of America, shining brightly amidst challenging times.