Born on
the Water

18th Annual
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tribute Concert

"They say our people were born on the water. They were made black by those who believed themselves to be white."
Nikole Hannah-Jones from the podcast 1619

Boston Children’s Chorus unites its voices to honor the resilience of a people that have formed the backbone of this country’s cultural heritage. In 1619, the first slave-bearing ship, the White Lion, arrived on the shores of North America, marking the onset of centuries-long injustice borne by black Americans. Drawing upon a rich artistic legacy, we share music that underscores the history of the African American experience and reflect on the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

PROGRAM

Been in the Storm
African American Folksong
arr. Robbie Jacobs

Roman Banks, soloist

Steal Away
Traditional Spiritual
arr. Brian Tate

Mississippi Goddam
Nina Simone
arr. Nancy O'Connor

Joy in My Heart
Trad. and African American Folksong
arr. Rollo Dilworth

Let Me Fly
African American Spiritual
arr. Dilworth

Underdog
Alicia Keys
arr. Jacob Hiser and Jacobs

Take Me to the Water
African American Spiritual
arr. Dilworth

Love's In Need of Love Today
Stevie Wonder
arr. Dr. Jeremy Fox

E.Faye Butler, soloist

We Shall Not Be Moved
African American Spiritual
arr. Ayanna Woods