Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Anthony R. Green: Castle of our Skins "Oh, Freedom!" concert, this Thursday, June 4th, 7PM, African Meeting House, 46 Joy Street, Boston, MA

Amber Rose Johnson

Anthony R. Green
© 2015 Anthony Green

Anthony R. Green writes:

Hello!

Below is information about the Castle of our Skins "Oh, Freedom!" concert, this Thursday, June 4th, 7PM, African Meeting House, 46 Joy Street, Boston, MA:

Castle of our Skins’ Program information:
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the African Meeting House (reception to follow)
Time: 7:00-8:00pm (approx. one our in length)
Title: Oh, Freedom! 

Admission:
Adults: $5; Youth (13 - 17) and seniors (62+): $3;
MAAH members and children 12 years and under: Free

Program:
Hold On! by William (Bill) C. Banfield
Fred Van C. Ness, tenor
Javier Caballero, cello   

Eyes on Prize, poem by Amber Rose Johnson
Amber Rose Johnson, spoken word

Song of the Coffle Gang, words by the slaves 
Fred Van C. Ness, tenor
with Ashleigh Gordon, viola, and Adam Eccleston III, flute

The Difficult Miracle of Black Poetry in America: Something Like a Sonnet for Phillis Wheatley by June Jordan
Amber Rose Johnson, spoken word

Oh, Freedom! by Anthony Green (world premiere)  
Fred Van C. Ness, tenor
Adam Eccleston III, flute
Ashleigh Gordon, viola
Javier Caballero, cello
Amber Rose Johnson, spoken word

About Castle of our Skins:
Born out of the desire to foster cultural curiosity, Castle of our Skins celebrates Black artistry through music. From classrooms to concert halls, Castle of our Skins invites exploration into Black heritage and culture, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of past and present. 

COOS Leaders:
Ashleigh Gordon, Co-Artistic Director and violist
Anthony Green, Co-Artistic Director and Composer-in-Residence
Seychelle Dunn, Director of Educational Programming

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