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To honor the life of James Baldwin, artist Cyrus Aaron presents a mixed-media performance of spoken word, music and film. Joined by several guests, Aaron orchestrates a soundtrack of conversation with the renowned and revolutionary writer about the state of the world today. If Baldwin were here to celebrate 100 years...What would Jimmy Say?

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Cyrus Aaron: Wake The Children Sleeping – James Baldwin’s Centennial

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Cyrus Aaron is an advocate of Voice and doer of Language, navigating literary and performance through poetry, theater, film, music, and voice acting. The Fire This Time Festival Cycle 11 playwright’s most recent commissions include: Google and HBO. Led by Aaron, THE BLK HRS are a sonic collective weaving poetry with music and melody to curate a FREQUENCY for audiences to tap into a resounding vibe. It's not church, but it is a soul experience, and once it hits you, you feel everything.

Cyrus Aaron

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Aug 2, 2024

Cyrus Aaron: Wake The Children Sleeping – James Baldwin’s Centennial · Public Theater

Aug 23, 2023

Cyrus Aaron & The BLK HRS · Public Theater

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