Davóne Tines & THE TRUTH
“Davóne Tines is changing what it means to be a classical singer.” – The New Yorker
Heralded as a “singer of immense power and fervor” and “[one] of the most powerful voices of our time” by The Los Angeles Times, the “immensely gifted American bass-baritone Davóne Tines has won acclaim, and advanced the field of classical music” (The New York Times) through his work that blends opera, art song, contemporary classical, spirituals, gospel, and songs of protest, as a means to tell a deeply personal story of perseverance that connects to all of humanity. Called a “next generation leader” by Time Magazine and recently named Musical America’s 2022 Vocalist of the Year, Tines is a path-breaking artist at the intersection of many histories, cultures, and aesthetics. His projects include Recital No. 1: MASS, Concerto No. 1: SERMON, Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM, and Everything Rises, a multimedia musical work exploring artistic journeys and family histories, co-created with violinist Jennifer Koh. Tines makes his return to Big Ears Festival after his performance of “Were You There” with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra string section in 2018.
