The Silkroad Ensemble’s new program, Uplifted Voices, shines a light on previously under-recognized voices to change our perspectives on the history and migration of music. Audiences will be led on a musical journey that connects the music of indigenous North America to the world, drawing inspiration from folk and ancestral music of Japan, China, Armenia, Ireland and the Hebrides, and native populations across North America.
The ensemble is percussionist Haruka Fujii, Celtic harpist and vocalist Maeve Gilchrist, cellist Karen Ouzounian, and violinist and vocalist Mazz Swift. They will perform with special guests Pura Fé, a Tuscarora/Taíno lap-steel slide guitarist and vocalist, and pipa player Wu Man.
“Silkroad has people from all over, and that’s what makes it such a great group to represent the American story, because that’s what the American story is. We are world music.”—The New York Times
Program:
Haruka Fujii Tamping Song
Pura Fé Indigenous World and Mind
Wu Man, realized by Danny Clay Two Chinese Paintings
Karen Ouzounian Der Zor
Mazz Swift O Shout
Maeve Gilchrist and Wu Man Untitled Duo
Haruka Fujii and Mazz Swift Untitled Duo
Pura Fé Canoe Song
Nasim Khorassani Lullaby
Pura Fé Mahkjchi
Maeve Gilchrist Far Down Far
This program is part of the 2023-24 Artist Recital Series.