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| UNC Charlotte professor brings composer to digital age |
| Published Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:59 am |
UNC Charlotte professor brings composer to digital age
| UNC CHARLOTTE |
| UNC Charlotte associate professor of classical and contemporary voice Sequina DuBose is reviving Margaret Bonds' archived works to a digital audience with "Bonds Unsung: Revival of an American Legacy." |
Vocalist and scholar Sequina DuBose is bringing the works of composer Margaret Bonds to the digital age.
Alongside pianist Gregory Thompson, DuBose, associate professor of classical and contemporary voice at UNC Charlotte, is bringing Bonds’ archived works to audiences with her new album, “Bonds Unsung: Revival of an American Legacy,” including pieces from the unfinished musical “Bitter Laurel.” The 18-track album released by Albany Records can be streamed through digital platforms.
DuBose focuses on hybrid vocal literature, music that combines elements of different genres, including classical music, jazz, and spirituals. Her interest led her to study the works of Bonds (1913-1972) and composer Florence Price.
The making of the album began after DuBose attended a lecture by musico...