Episode Details

In this episode, soprano Alicia Jayourba joins Anna Singer live on the WQED-FM afternoon show, to talk about her upcoming concert "Look to the Light". Alicia talks about the concert that is meant to celebrate Black History Month, and features lyrics completely written by Langston Hughes. Alicia will be joined by pianist Jaime Cohen. She discusses her transition from trombonist to singer during her time at Pittsburgh's Creative and Performing Arts Magnet school, CAPA. Alicia also talks about her opera company, Thousand Bridges Opera Company, that was formed to promote the advancement of local musicians in Pittsburgh through innovative performances, inclusive musical spaces, and community collaboration. She even sings in Rodef Shalom's choir! You can hear Alicia Jayourba on Friday, February 28th at 7 pm at Rodef Shalom. refreshments will be provided, and the concert is free to attend. Visit https://www.rodefshalom.org/events-1/look-to-the-light-concert to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.