Songs of the Living: A gathering led by Toshi Reagon inspired by Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower
Presented in association with Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and Weeksville Heritage Center
Join in the beginning of NYC's Parable Path, a set of local events, talks and rituals centered in collaborative living that draw inspiration from the classic sci-fi novel by the late MacArthur Fellow and Hugo Award-winner Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower. Led by singer/songwriter Toshi Reagon, whose opera of the same name will premiere in New York in 2023, tonight’s event features a community choir that will direct the audience through an open and engaging evening of song, dance, and deep conversation. Come be a part of this harmonious and challenging exploration of sustainable routes onto the righteous path in an ever-changing world.
Performances by:
Taina Asili
Mahogany L. Browne
Helga Davis
Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Justin Hicks
Morley
Josette Newsam
Jason Walker
Carla Duren
Najee Omar
Marie Tatti
Ebony Golden
Kyndra Frazier
Band
Dylan Blachard, Percussion
Zachary Brown, Cello
Bobby Burke, Drums
Ganessa James, Bass
Ann Klein, Guitar
Gaetano Vaccaro, Guitar
Monique Brooks Roberts, Violin
Featuring the Songs of the Living Community Choir
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Guest Services at 212-875-5456 or [email protected].
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