African Queens Celebrate Juneteenth

Piedmont Opera closes its season with a free, electrifying concert “African Queens” on Juneteenth, spotlighting seven powerful African queens often erased from history. Grammy-winning soprano Karen Slack leads this vibrant collaboration with The John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation, Triad Cultural Arts, and the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. Featuring new compositions by Jasmine Barnes, Damien Geter, and Jessie Montgomery, alongside classic tunes, spoken word, and visual art, the show reimagines legacy through bold, dynamic performance. Don’t miss this free, culturally rich celebration at First Baptist on Fifth on Thursday, June 18th at 7:30 PM. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ca0d3d3dec958c8