Dona Ivone Lara (1922-2018)

Black and white headshot of a woman (presumably standing) in front of a brick wall and wearing glasses. She holds a piece of paper in front of her chest, but tilts her head to the side.

1990-2009
2020.20.400

Dona Ivone Lara, performer and composer, gained prominent space as a Black female artist amidst male-dominated spaces.