Trevor Weston's "The People Could Fly"

The Harlem Chamber Players and violin soloist Lady Jess perform Trevor Weston's "The People Could Fly," for violin solo, narrator and strings. Narrated by WQXR Evening Host Terrance McKnight and featuring dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts as part of Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021, a Juneteenth concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Of the piece, composer Trevor Weston said, "I chose the popular American folktale, 'The People Could Fly' for several reasons. The image of enslaved magical Africans leaving plantations in the US and flying back to Africa is an impressive vision and commentary on groups of people people literally transcending oppression."
Produced by The Greene Space and presented in partnership with The Harlem Chamber Players, Harlem Stage and the Harlem School of the Arts.

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So enjoyed this...

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This was amazing! The combination of Mr. Weston conducting, violin soloist, narrator, the other musicians and the dancers made this come alive! Excellent all the way around. Beautiful Black Art at its finest!!! Bravo!!