Lila Ammons: Voices of Influence

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2015
End Date
February 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview
Trace the inspirations of jazz singing through the work of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billy Holiday, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan and Ernestine Anderson performed by Lila Ammons. A Black History Month program.
Project Details
20 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$500
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will enjoy jazz singing by musician Lila Ammons and learn about the inspirations of jazz.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons heard musician Lila Ammons sing and learned about jazz's inspirations.

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200