Comfort Girl, jazz song-cycle by Stephanie Chou
Sunday, September 22, 2024 3-5 p.m.
Location:
Sweeney Concert Hall
COMFORT GIRL, an 80-minute song cycle exploring the lives of Asian “comfort women” abducted by the Japanese army during WWII; a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions about a formerly taboo subject that still resonates globally for women today. COMFORT GIRL highlights an often-overlooked, dark chapter in history that is still relevant, as survivors seek justice and trafficking remains a global issue. This jazz-influenced song-cycle combines historical drama with the energy of improvised jazz. Free and open to the public.
There is a workshop for students with the artists Saturday, September 21 at 7 PM in Earle Recital Hall.