Northampton, MA – TRUTH IS HERE! Sojourner Truth, fiery abolitionist and ex-slave,
has inspired others for nearly 200 years.  TRUTH is the fourth opera composed by Paula M. Kimper,
 whose previous works earned accolades from such prestigious publications as The Wall Street Journal, New York Times,
Opera News, USA Today and New York Magazine.  It is somehow fitting that this opera have its debut
 in Massachusetts as, following the publication of Truth’s book, The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: A Northern Slave,
 in 1850, Sojourner spoke at the first National Women's Rights Convention in Worcester, MA.  
Her query, “Aren’t I a Woman?” inspired 19^th century Americans as it still inspires 21^st century Americans.
Eyewitness contemporary reports of Truth's speech told of faces "beaming with joyous gladness"
as Truth was warmly received by the convention-goers, the majority of whom were long-standing abolitionists,
friendly to progressive ideas of civil rights. Evelyn Harris, who portrays Sojourner Truth, had an18-year tenure
with the internationally acclaimed Black women's acapella ensemble, Sweet Honey In The Rock.  An artist, performer,
arranger, she recorded and co-produced ten albums on the Warner Brothers, Redwood, and Flying Fish labels for Sweet Honey.

For more information please visit www.truthopera.com
or email Linda McInerney lmciner@gmail.com.
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