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Roots at 40
Journeys of the African American Composer in the 20th Century

The television show Roots, based on the book of the same name by Alex Haley, premiered in 1977 and quickly became the most watched TV show of all time. The wrenching story of Kunta Kinte and seven generations of his descendants sparked new debates in post Civil Rights America, where people of color struggled for equality- a struggle that continues in 2017 America. Professor Brittney Yancy, curator of the Alex Haley Collection at Goodwin College, will narrate corresponding music by 20th Century composers of color.
MAINSTAGE DATES
Wednesday
October 4, 2017
11:30am

Goodwin College​
​Community Room

1 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT
​Free Admission
Map, Parking, & Accessibility Info 
Thursday
October 26, 2017
7:00pm

Christ Church Cathedral Auditorium
45 Church St.
Hartford, CT

​Free Admission- Suggested Contribution $10, if able. 
Map, Parking, & Accessibility Info 
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Friday
October 27, 2017
7:30pm

Lutheran Church of St. Mark
75 Griswold St.
Glastonbury, CT

​Free Admission- Suggested Contribution $10, if able. 
Map, Parking & Accessibility Info ​
Sunday
January 14, 2018
3:00pm

New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington St.
New Britain, CT

Free with Museum Admission
​
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THE PROGRAM
 Hamza el Din: Escalay for String Quartet and percussion 
Obo Addy: Wawshishijay for string quartet, percussion, and voice 
Florence Price: Five Folksongs in Counterpoint 
George Walker: String Quartet No. 1 

with narration by Brittney Yancy
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Roots at 40 is made possible in part thanks to a grant from the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation.
THE ARTISTS
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Brittney
​Yancy

narrator

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Alika
Hope

voice

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Dexter Pettaway
percussion

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Aaron Packard 
violin

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Annie Trépanier
violin

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Kevin Bishop
viola

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Allan Ballinger
cello

ADDITIONAL DATES
Monday, October 23, 2017, 7:15pm - Seabury (Assisted Living Facility) - Bloomfield, CT
Saturday, January 13 2018, 3:00pm - Winsted Community Bookstore - Winsted, CT  (Partial Program)
"Dedicated to intercultural dialogue and universal access through the writing, performance, and teaching of music"
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  • Monday Music
    • Sign Up
    • Archives
  • Albums
    • Ji bo sê kes çay (Tea For Three) 2023
    • Through The Eyes Of Children 2022
    • The Curve 2020
    • Jaipur to Cairo 2019
    • Centennial Cole 2019
    • Rosegarden of Light 2016
  • Ensembles
    • Music Moves Hartford Street Choir
    • Cuatro Puntos Ensemble
  • Education
    • In-School Workshops
    • Virtual Concert for Kids (On Demand)
  • About CP
  • Past Events
    • 2021 Summer Series
    • 2020-2021 Season
    • 2020 Summer Series
    • 2020 Cross-Atlantic Quarantine Sessions
    • 2019-2020 Season
    • 2019 Hartford Summer Outdoor Pops Concerts
    • 2018-2019 Season
    • 2017-2018 SEASON
    • 2016-2017 Season
    • 2015-2016 Season
    • 2014-2015 Season
    • 2013-2014 Season
  • Annual Reports
    • Annual Report 2019
    • Annual Report 2017/18
    • Annual Report 2016
    • Annual Report 2015
    • Strategic Plan
  • Book Our Ensembles
    • Book The Curve US Tour 2023
    • Book Cuatro Puntos Ensemble
    • Book Music Moves Hartford
  • Volunteer
  • Support
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  • Commissioning Ukrainian Composers - Giving Tuesday 2022