Overview
Through the evocative power of poetry and jazz, this free online event will celebrate the historic bond between African American and Latinx people, and their shared struggle for liberation. “A Beautiful Bond” was conceived by Vincent Toro, the award-winning Boricua multi-disciplinary artist, Rider University creative writing professor, and Rutgers University-Newark MFA. NJPAC Jazz Advisor Christian McBride serves as co-curator and co-host. Join us for a transformative moment of Black/Brown unity, cross-cultural discovery, and even a few surprises.
Curators and co-hosts
Christian McBride
Vincent Toro
Featured poets
Aracelis Girmay
John Murillo
Willie Perdomo
live jazz trio
Reggie Workman
Sullivan Fortner
Nasheet Waits
City Verses is conducted in partnership with Rutgers University-Newark
Support for this program was provided by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Additional support provided by TD Charitable Foundation and Women@NJPAC
Recorded live on June 5, 2021 in Prudential Hall at NJPAC and July 20, 2022 at Clement’s Place, courtesy of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University-Newark
City Verses is conducted in partnership with Rutgers University-Newark. Support for this program was provided by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation