1961

Nightsongs

Composed by H. Leslie Adams

Song Collection

Nightsongs is a group of songs by H. Leslie Adams. The song cycle is also referred to as Six Afro-American Songs. The song has been published in versions for high, medium, or low voice and piano. A version for medium voice and orchestra is also available.

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“The Heart of a Woman” (from “Nightsongs”)
Aria Minasian, mezzo-soprano; Sara Chiesa, piano2:32

H. Leslie Adams

Composer

Georgia Douglas Johnson

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2021

Date

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Location

This recording was made possible by a grant from the University of Michigan, as part of the "Black Composer Speaks" Project and the Classic Song Research Initiative partnership between the Hampsong Foundation and the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.

“Creole Girl” (from “Nightsongs”)
Tyrese Byrd, tenor; John Morefield, piano2:26

H. Leslie Adams

Composer

Leslie Morgan Collins

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Location

This recording was part of a concert during the American Song Institute 2022, which took place on the campus of the University of Michigan.

Songs

Prayer1961 · NightsongsH. Leslie AdamsLangston HughesDrums of Tragedy1961 · NightsongsH. Leslie AdamsLangston HughesThe Heart of a Woman1961 · NightsongsH. Leslie AdamsGeorgia Douglas JohnsonNight Song1961 · NightsongsH. Leslie AdamsClarissa Scott DelanySence You Went Away1961 · NightsongsH. Leslie AdamsJames Weldon JohnsonCreole Girl1961 · NightsongsH. Leslie AdamsLeslie Morgan Collins

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