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Anna Crusis

Female LGBT Chorus

Based in Philadelphia, PA

The Anna Crusis Women's Choir is recognized as both an agent of social change and a premier performing arts group in the greater Philadelphia region. The Choir is committed to reaching diverse audiences, including people who have little access to the arts, and it supports the work of other progressive social justice organizations by singing at benefits and fundraisers.

Much has changed since Anna's founding in the 70's, when one of its primary objectives was to provide a safe haven for both gay and straight women to find their voices. Anna grew out of the grass roots feminist movement characterized by the local group "Wine, Women and Song. " Formed by songwriters/musicians Judith Palmer (who still sings with Anna) and Wendy Caplan, they composed much of their own music since little about women's lives - from a feminist perspective - was available.

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Anna Crusis : Spaces Between The Stars

The Philadelphia-based, 33-strong Anna Crusis Women's Choir has been pleasing audiences for over 25 years now. "Spaces Between the Stars" is a lyric from Track 12, "what I want," and it was chosen to honor departed member Pat Lowther, as a spiritual metaphor for the span of women's lives here on earth. 14 songs, some favorites: "Kaval Sviri," the traditional "My True Love's Hair," a jazzy arrangement of "How Do I Love Thee," "Crushes," "Kore Evohe," the rhythmic "Chompilche," "Warrior" and the final cut, "Higher Ground." Some light accompaniment, and lyrics and information in the large liner notes booklet.

Songlist: Dilika Town Hall, Kaval Sviri, My True Love's Hair, How Do I Love Thee?, Crushes, Finally Here, Menopause, Kore Evohe, Put Vejini, Corazon Coraza, Chompliche, What I Want, Warrior, Higher Ground