With September 26th less than a month away, we’re in a party-planning, anticipatory mood for our Cheers to 70 Years celebration! We’re especially looking forward to honoring the Hampton Roads Community Foundation for its exceptional and unwavering support. Dr. Deborah DiCroce, HRCF president and CEO, will represent HRCF and accept the tribute on its behalf. […]
About Me
Roberta Lea is an award-winning singer/songwriter who has been featured in media that include the Washington Post, NPR, The Boot, Virginian Pilot, and Nashville Scene, receiving praise for her ability to “score hits with her catchy, textured, and beautifully sung originals.” She is a member of the Black Opry, which was recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and she is an inductee into CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2023. A former teacher, Roberta continues educational work with Zeiders American Dream Theater and Arts for Learning.
Roberta has also been trained through the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning. Wolf Trap teaching artists partner with teachers and caregivers of children ages four to six-years-old to improve learning through the performing arts: using music, dance, drama, and puppetry to bring literacy and math concepts to life!
Roberta was featured as a member of the Black Opry in this March 2024 article: https://wapo.st/3TUB7qo
