Orchestra Liberation
, its 60-piece ensemble and all-star choir, will stage a celebration, inviting its audience to sing along, dance and vibe together, as the ensemble’s repertoire explores generations and genres of music. Original works by founder Kev Choice will intermingle with music by Stevie Wonder, Fela Kuti, Jill Scott, and Bay Area Hyphy, alongside hip-hop classics and a work by African American composer Margaret Bonds. The Orchestra also promises live painting, spoken word, and other “creative expressions” as a way to honor centuries of Black creativity and cultural pride. -Janis Hashe; East Bay Express
Henry J Kaiser Center for the ArtsOakland, CAGet directions
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