This inspiring women's acappella vocal ensemble began as a 9-member group in 1989, primarily singing rounds as a guest choir for the First Unitarian Society, and has evolved into a 27-member performance and touring ensemble that presents complex, moving and entertaining music. Their name honors Olympia Brown, mother, businesswoman and suffragist who in 1863 became the first ordained female Universalist minister. Their goal is to carry on her commitment to social causes and women's empowerment through the spiritual message of their music by challenging attitutes, fostering healing, and building bridges between communities. To that end, this 1997 release includes excellent material by Carolyn McDade, Carole Etzler Eaglehart, Ysaye Barnwell, Fred Small, Thomas Dorsey, their director Penny Gnesin, and Hildegard von Bingen... spiritual, feminist, conscious and recommended!