On the eve of the 2020 Presidential Election, composer Darius Jones presents his newest work, inspired by and sharing a title with James Baldwin’s essay “We Can Change the Country.” Jones is joined by the ensemble Freedom Time, which brings together an innovative and bright group of musicians devoted to justice and change.
Voices: Gelsey Bell, Amanda Ekery, Jean Carla Rodea, Sara Serpa, Amirtha Kidambi, Yoon Sun Choi, Aviva Jaye, Charlotte Mundy, Fay Victor, Stephanie Lamprea
Voices: Gelsey Bell, Amanda Ekery, Jean Carla Rodea, Sara Serpa, Amirtha Kidambi, Yoon Sun Choi, Aviva Jaye, Charlotte Mundy, Fay Victor, Stephanie Lamprea
Band: Tanya Kalmanovitch: Violin, Sean Conly: Bass, Gerald Cleaver: Drums, Cooper-Moore: Flute/Banjo
Conductor: Darcy James Argue
Video: Laura Sofía Pérez
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