Art & Soul Performers Pay Tribute to Historic African-American Journeys
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR
“Black Migrations and Urban Realities” serves as the theme of this year’s Art & Soul performances at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. The “Black Migrations” concept resonates with visual artist Shamira Wilson, who cites Jacob Lawrence — painter of 60 works in the 1940s that illustrated the movement of millions of people from the rural South to the urban North — as an influence. Dancer Lalah Hazelwood said her work is rooted in the traditions of Africa and the Caribbean, while classical pianist Joshua Thompson mentioned the importance of gospel, blues and jazz music that emerged from the South. [More]
By David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star
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| Pianist Joshua Thompson is a featured artist for this year's "Art & Soul" celebration at Indianapolis Artsgarden. (Photo: Andrea D. Smith photo) |