Dec 28 2008
The Black Mozart Ensemble
Archived from November 21, 2008
The Black Mozart Ensemble is a far-out, far reaching dream-like fusion of Jazz, hip hop, blues, blue grass and classical music in a melting pot stew of wonderful, and joyously youthful energy conducted by Roy “Futureman” Wooten. The original intent of the project was to tell the story of little-known Eighteenth Century French maestro and composer Joseph Boulogne de Saint Georges while celebrating diverse musical and cultural landscapes in a vibrant live concert/theatre setting. The current show also features several Eastern influences to add even more terrific flavor to an already spicy lineup!
…St. Georges used his abilities to find fame and fortune, yet as the son of a slave, remained an outsider. He fought against racism all his life, and can serve as a powerful hero for all of us as we struggle against the racism and divisiveness of today.
The Black Mozart Ensemble is composed of young virtuoso violinists and cellists under the direction of Futureman. The music is complemented by the addition of hip hop artists, and actors/narrators. The music of Black Mozart has a message for the ears, eyes and moves of today’s modern world. Futureman states that this composition, The Black Mozart is a personal statement of New American Classical Roots and Dance Music with social aspirations that embraces all races of humanity. (Read more at Futureman’s Myspace page).
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