Warp Trio: “Black Voices”

Warp Trio

LiKWUiD, spoken word

Josh Henderson, violin, bass, guitar 

Ju-Young “J.Y.” Lee, cello

Mikael Darmanie, piano

Rick Martinez, drums

Black Voices is an original concert program that integrates classical, jazz, hip-hop, and spoken word—sounds and poetry created by African-American artists—in an effort to lift up lesser-known contributions that define the multifaceted culture of the United States. Featuring the award-winning artist LiKWuiD, the program utilizes poetry of Langston Hughes, Ntozake Shange, and the Sacramento-based Maya Angelou. It also features original spoken word material, set against music by Duke Ellington, William Grant Still, Harry Burleigh, and original compositions by Warp Trio members. 

Program

Harry Burleigh: Southland Sketch No. 1

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Deep River

Jessie Montgomery: Rhapsody No. 1 for Solo Violin

Abel Meeropol / Billie Holiday: Strange Fruit

Thelonious Monk: Ruby My Dear

Duke Ellington: Black and Tan Fantasy

a Shinkoskey noon concert