A man of letters, merchant, abolitionist, theater lover, and musician, Charles Ignatius Sancho made history as the first British man of African descent to vote in a general election. We explore Sancho’s life and legacy in this new episode that includes performances and interviews with Jonathan Woody, Reggie Mobley, Rebecca Cypess, Dr. Nicole Aljoe, and other special guests.
Debra Nagy, host & executive producer
Shelby Yamin, associate producer
Hannah De Priest, special projects manager
Special thanks to Ohio Humanities and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture for supporting the production of this episode.
Guest, countertenor
Guest, musicologist
Guest, Professor of English and Africana Studies
TBA
Charles Ignatius Sancho (c. 1729-1780)
Anacreon Ode XXIII
Minuet no. 5 & no. 11
Sweetest Bard
Air in D
Who’d a thought it?
Richmond Hill
The Complaint
Friendship, Source of Joy
Country Dances:
Mungo’s Delight
Lady Mary
Montagu’s Reel
Bushy Park
