A part of the Canales Project, Hear Her Voice Honors Women Leaders in Song

Performed in the West Wing of the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art on Mother’s Day for Ruth A. Davis

The Canales ProjectHear Her Voice, Part II: A Mother’s Day Celebration

May 12 at 3:30
West Building, West Garden Court

This program aims to celebrate extraordinary female leaders who have devoted themselves to making the world a better place and Ruth A. Davis was one of the leaders honored with her own song.  The project has brought together over thirty acclaimed artists to create a series of new songs inspired by the words of these remarkable female leaders. Past honorees include Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Sister Marilyn Lacey, Hillary Clinton, and Michelle Obama, and past composers include Georgia Stitt, Tania León, Emily Estefan, and Molly Joyce. This year’s program honors a special group of international women, including Malala Yousafzai (Pakistan) and Lan Yang (China), and features lullabies from around the world.

Since it’s inception in 2017, Hear Her Song has commissioned forth songs, honored thirty-eight leaders, employed sixty-five artists and collaborated with then partner organizations, all with eleven countries involved.

Hear Her Song brings together an exceptional array of musical artists, offering powerful insights into women’s leadership worldwide.  The honorees’ insights and stories form the foundation for the creation of the new songs.

Sheila Atim wrote, “Legend of the Phoenix” about and for Ruth A. Davis who was in attendance at the concert along with over 100 attendees.

What a lovely and fitting tribute to you, Ruth!