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
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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 |
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 Map, Parking & Accessibility Info |
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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 |
Roots at 40 is made possible in part thanks to a grant from the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation.
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THE ARTISTS
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Aaron Packard
violin |
Annie Trépanier
violin |
Kevin Bishop
viola |
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)
Saturday, January 13 2018, 3:00pm - Winsted Community Bookstore - Winsted, CT (Partial Program)