From the slave ships to the 1970 popular music scene. A look at the origins and influences that created the purely American origins of Spirituals, Gospel, Camp Town, Folk, Blues, Ragtime, Jazz, Big Band, Rock ‘n Roll, and Pop.

Denning Chambers began her career as a professional singer/musician in 1971. She has been an opening act for The Supremes, Kingston Trio, and Denny Doherty of the Mamas and the Papas. She received a BS in Music Education from the University of Bridgeport and a Masters Degree in Music Education SUNY Fredonia. She has lectured for the New York State Music Association on vocal timbre around the world, and written, produced and directed three musicals. She has been a music educator in public schools for over 20 years. She conducted the Lake Chapala Chorale for two seasons.