“South Side Sisters, Sounds, & Stories” is an outdoor storytelling concert celebrating the remarkable musical and historical legacies of four pioneering women composers from Chicago’s South Side: Nora Holt, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, and Betty Jackson King.

Experience an unforgettable evening where music, dance, multimedia, and storytelling come together to spotlight the extraordinary works and lives of these trailblazing composers. This vibrant, under-the-stars program of tunes and tales goes beyond the traditional concert experience, featuring engaging moments such as audience sing-alongs and thoughtful historical and musicological reflections.

Whether you’re a longtime classical music enthusiast or a newcomer, this event is sure to resonate. Celebrate the enduring impact of Black women in classical music and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Chicago’s South Side.

This event is presented by Àkójọpọ̀ in partnership with the Chicago Park District, with support from the Chicago Community Trust, the Driehaus Foundation, and the Prince Charitable Trusts.

Experience an unforgettable evening where music, dance, multimedia, and storytelling come together to spotlight the extraordinary works and lives of these trailblazing composers. This vibrant, under-the-stars program of tunes and tales goes beyond the traditional concert experience, featuring engaging moments such as audience sing-alongs and thoughtful historical and musicological reflections.

Whether you’re a longtime classical music enthusiast or a newcomer, this event is sure to resonate. Celebrate the enduring impact of Black women in classical music and immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Chicago’s South Side.

This event is presented by Àkójọpọ̀ in partnership with the Chicago Park District, with support from the Chicago Community Trust, the Driehaus Foundation, and the Prince Charitable Trusts.