


SONGS OF A NATIVE SON
February 12, 2023 at 2:00pm
I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM & VPA
1411 I M Terrell Cir S

Commissioner Roy C. Brooks
Honoree

Tyrinika Marie
Production Manager

Sheran Goodspeed Keyton
Producer & Director

Alfrelynn Roberts
Music Director
About
In February, Fort Worth Opera will continue its annual celebration of Black History Month with A Night of Black Excellence: Songs of a Native Son. This year’s live performances at Fort Worth’s historic I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA will feature performances from singers John Holiday, Donnie Ray Albert, and Naguanda Nobles. Joined by the ANOBE Ensemble, Dr. Clark Joseph, Monya Davis Logan, Lesio Littlejohn and Cassidy Robinson, along with poet Leslie N. Polk, the Cosmopolitan Dance Troupe, members of our Hattie Mae Lesley Resident and Studio Artists and more!
This year’s A Night of Black Excellence will honor Commissioner Roy C. Brooks for his years of service to Tarrant Country and Fort Worth. As we look to highlight, celebrate and lift up the Black Men who lead and are pillars of our community, Songs of a Native Son will include musical performances that fill our souls and hearts.
Cast

Donnie Ray Albert
Baritone

NaGuanda Nobles
Soprano

Adia Evans
Soprano

John Holiday
Tenor

Kaswanna Kanyinda
Mezzo-Soprano

Ndumiso Nyoka
Tenor

Malcolm Payne, Jr.
Baritone

Dr. Erica Vernice Simmons
Soprano