ADMISSION:
Admission is free. Reservations required. RSVP beginning Thursday, March 7, at 9 a.m.

USC Students, Staff, and Faculty: RSVP
USC Alumni: RSVP
General Public: RSVP

DESCRIPTION:
“A blend of 1930s chanteuse and modern-day hipster.”—New York Magazine

“It’s about freedom. That’s the genesis of it all.”—Alice Smith

In honor of the generations of women who have fought for humanity, equity, and justice, join us for an intimate performance by GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Alice Smith. Held in honor of the 80th anniversary of Marian Anderson’s historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Smith’s performance will take you on a journey through sound and history that centers the creativity, experimentation, brilliance, and interventions of women artists and musicians. Raised between Washington, D.C., and Augusta, Georgia, Smith grew up on a steady diet of gospel, pop, soul, and go-go. With commanding presence and a scale-defying voice, she blends styles to create a “rock-star update on girl-group pop and ’70s soul” (InStyle). And she uses her music as a platform to generate awareness around social issues, building on the legacy of Marian Anderson and others who have lent their voices to struggles to end systemic oppression and uplift the freedom of all people.

Additional Links:
Alice Smith | Facebook, Twitter
Alice Smith: NPR Tiny Desk Concert (Video)

Presented by USC Visions and Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative. Organized by Robeson Taj Frazier (Communication). Co-sponsored by the Institute for Diversity & Empowerment at Annenberg (IDEA) and the Popular Music Project.

Photo (Alice Smith): Alex Elena