The Smith College Music Department presents Comfort Girl, an 80-minute song cycle exploring the lives of Asian “comfort women” abducted by the Japanese army during WWII; a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions about a formerly taboo subject that still resonates globally for women today.  COMFORT GIRL highlights an often-overlooked, dark chapter in history that is still relevant, as survivors seek justice and trafficking remains a global issue. This jazz-influenced song-cycle combines historical drama with the energy of improvised jazz. Free and open to the public.  There is a workshop for students with the artists Saturday, September 21 at 7 PM in Earle Recital Hall.