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Waigwa is the artistic director of One Voice Mixed Chorus.
courtesy the ensemble

Waigwa, artistic director of One Voice Mixed Chorus, talks about honoring George Floyd's memory with music

Waigwa of One Voice Mixed Chorus (interview with Steve Staruch)

Waigwa is the new artistic director of One Voice Mixed Chorus, one of Minnesota's largest and most vibrant LGBTQIA+ and straight ally choruses. One Voice’s mission is “to build community and create social change by raising our voices in song.” 

One Voice Mixed Chorus is one of several ensembles that will participate in “Weather: Stand the Storm,” a concert to mark the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. The performance at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis is Saturday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. The other participating ensembles are Singing City, VocalEssence Singers Of This Age, Elevate Vocal Arts & Elevation Ensemble, and Brass Solidarity.

Use the audio player above to listen to Steve Staruch’s interview with Waigwa.

What: “Weather: Stand the Storm” is a program acknowledging and commemorating the 5th anniversary of the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020; a  collaboration between One Voice Mixed Chorus (Waigwa), Singing City (Dr. Rollo Dilworth), VocalEssence Singers Of This Age (Dr. G. Philip Shoultz), Elevate Vocal Arts & Elevation Ensemble (Dr. Arreon Harley-Emerson), and Brass Solidarity
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24
Where: Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 S 4th St, Minneapolis
More information: One Voice Mixed Chorus website

Two people stand together in a broadcast studio
Waigwa (L) is artistic director of One Voice Mixed Chorus; they visited YourClassical MPR to talk to host Steve Staruch, at right.
Tom Crann | MPR

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