Voodoo Blues Poetry Opera, by Umbra Arts Collective

Voodoo Blues Poetry Opera

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“The Voodoo of Hell’s Half-Acre” is a multimedia theatrical presentation that chronicles the journey of Richard Wright from his migration from Mississippi to Chicago. This live presentation is comprised of a nonet (nine-piece ensemble) and features spoken word poetry, singing, saxophone, piano, upright bass and drums. This soundscape features bonus tracks, outtakes, and a 21-page color booklet.

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1.	Movement 1: The Traveler Speaks 02:53	buy track
2.	Wigwag Whistle Post 06:59	buy track
3.	Movement 2: The Traveler Speaks 02:03	buy track
4.	A City Speaks 06:04	buy track
5.	Movement 3: The Traveler Speaks 02:03	buy track
6.	Same Ol Blues 10:40	buy track
7.	Movement 4: The Traveler Speaks 01:36	buy track
8.	Freedom Summer 06:18	buy track
9.	Movement 5: The Traveler Speaks 01:41	buy track
10.	Corpus Delecti 10:45	buy track
11.	Movement 6: The Traveler Speaks 01:45	buy track
12.	Chicago 11:36	buy track
13.	A City Speaks alternate take 07:40	buy track
14.	Freedom Summer outtake 1 02:14	buy track
15.	Freedom Summer outtake 2 03:05	buy track
16.	Freedom Summer outtake 3 02:30	buy track
17.	Freedom Summer outtake 4 02:22	buy track
18.	Freedom Summer original 06:50	buy track

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“The Voodoo of Hell’s Half-Acre” is a multimedia theatrical presentation that chronicles the journey of Richard Wright from his migration from Mississippi to Chicago. This live presentation is comprised of a nonet (nine-piece ensemble) and features spoken word poetry, singing, saxophone, piano, upright bass and drums. This soundscape features bonus tracks, outtakes, and a 21-page color booklet. This presentation was recorded live at The Cabaret (Indianapolis, IN).

To see the live presentation, please visit kazembe.net/voodoo-presentation/

credits

released March 28, 2021

Lasana D. Kazembe (spoken word; librettist); Rob Dixon (musical director; saxophone); Kenny Phelps (drums; percussion); Steven Jones (piano); Brandon Meeks (bass); Okara Imani (vocals); Allison Victoria (vocals); Keesha Dixon (narration; vocals).