With Support from
RI 250 Commission
Willa & Taylor Bodman
Artist Development Fund
The Schiller Institute Chorus
Mildred Nichols
Gregory Mundy
John A. McCluskey, Jr.
A Concert for Freedom
Revolutionary Black & White Voices
A Concert for Freedom uses music, storytelling, and historical reflection to engage audiences with with the complex realities of our times. Through a carefully curated blend of Revolutionary-era African American spirituals, spoken-word performances, and historical texts, the performance explores themes of enslavement, resistance, emancipation, liberation, and the universal desire for self-determination. Particular attention is given to Rhode Island’s central role in the transatlantic slave trade and to the experiences of enslaved African American men who enlisted in the Revolutionary War, often viewing military service as a pathway to freedom and a future free from bondage.
Our Performers To Date:
The Schiller Institute Chorus
Secretary of State Gregg Amore
Robb Dimmick
Ray Rickman
Cathy Clasper-Torch
Frank Mathis
Becky Bass
Natasha Rosario
Lauri Smalls
Jason Roome