An evening of Elegance in Richmond, celebrating African American … – WBONTV

A woman in a purple dress and headwrap is speaking into a microphone on the left during an Evening of Elegance in Richmond. On the right, two African American men in suits are seen; one playing the piano and the other holding a trumpet.

The Richmond Area Arts Council and the Richmond Madison County NAACP hosted a celebration of African American musicians in Kentucky Saturday night. Dr. Randy Westbrook, the Executive Director of the Richmond Area Arts Council, and Dr. Kathy Bullock, a Professor of Music at Berea College, welcomed the guests and entertainers.

La’Shelle Allen, a classically trained Contralto, opened the evening with a Sistah lament singing “Hold On” and “Soon I Will Be Done.” Her voice captivated the audience and was magnificent. Dr. Kathy…