Ruth Brown

Arts Undercurrent with Rebecca Weinstein

In a Portsmouth church in 1932, a legendary R&B singer was born. That’s where Ruth Brown — then known as Ruth Weston — made her singing debut. Note: The pandemic has had a disastrous effect on our local arts community. This month, in honor of our many local artists and performers on pause, Arts Undercurrent will take a look back at memorable moments in Hampton Roads arts history. These four special episodes were written by and produced in collaboration with Norfolk Tour Company.