Art & Seek: Old World One-Hit Wonder
SOURCE: ART & SEEK
The latest installment of the comedic documentary series, “Stories” explores underrepresented works of the first women composers.
When not singing the praises of God, Teodora Ginés, a former slave turned church musician, would sneak out to provide music at parties to the extent the Church authorities allowed . . . or knew about. With a musician shortage in the New World, she was able to make her mark on Caribbean music as it is known today. However, there is little evidence surrounding the details of her life and work. This documentary, modeled after the 1990’s television show Unsolved Mysteries, explores the various possibilities that might explain this unlikely success story.