Margaret BONDS, Credo, perf. by Conspirare, cond. Craig Hella Johnson

Margaret Bonds: CREDO. Text by W.E.B. Du Bois.
First documented posthumous performance of complete original version for soloists, SATB chorus, and piano
Conspirare, conducted by Craig Hella Johnson
Nicole Joseph, soprano
Marques Jerrell Ruff, bass-baritone
Anton Nel, piano
Feb. 15, 2022
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Edited by John Michael Cooper
Published by Hildegard Publishing Company, 2020
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TIMESTAMPS
I. I Believe in God 00:00
II. Especially Do I Believe in the Negro Race (Nicole Joseph, soprano) 02:10
III. I Believe in Pride of Race 05:26
IV. I Believe in the Devil and His Angels 08:18
V. I Believe in the Prince of Peace 09:31
VI. I Believe in Liberty (Marques Jerrell Ruff, bass-baritone) 14:34
VII. I Believe in Patience 18:15

[@7stringjazz1]

Beautiful work by one of America’s Hidden Figures. Listen also to the orchestrated version! Florence Price, who taught Margaret Bonds, is another Hidden Figure worth your time. Best, 7

[@engelhardtunaeb6591]

Beautiful!

[@nancylemon1880]

Very moving!

[@Gondegirl]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@wilsonrick11]

Magnificent.