Hosted by Yara Allen and Reverend William Barber, A Breach Repairer's Song is an immersive series featuring some of the most influential voices of our time who soundtrack the marriage between music as an art form and music as a tool for activism. Through interview, retrospection, and the dissection of one song per episode, this show explores the deep roots music and the pursuit of justice and equity have in America’s history—and how song can move us to action. Each episode connects listeners ...
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This episode shares personal stories of trauma and healing through music, introducing each band member’s journey and experiences. Highlights include a performance of “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” discussions on music’s comforting power, and reflections on the fusion of secular and sacred music in social movements. Through their dedication to craft, …
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EP 2: Terrence Blanchard Discusses Music, Legacy, and the Power of Art with Reverend Dr. William J. Barber and Yara Allen
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Terrence Blanchard shares his journey through music, reflecting on his spiritual connection to it, his upbringing in New Orleans, and the inspirations from his father. He discusses how Hurricane Katrina shaped his music, his band the eCollective, and his collaboration with Spike Lee to reveal Black American culture and societal issues. Blanchard al…
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EP1: The Power of Music in Social Movements with Yara Allen And Reverend Dr. William J. Barber
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Reverend Barber and Yara Allen discuss how music intertwines with social movements, focusing on the contributions of theomusicology and Repairers of the Breach’s journey, alongside the Moral Mondays initiative. Their conversation highlights personal stories, regional influences, and the unifying power of protest music, showcasing music as a profoun…
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A Breach Repairer's Song, coming December 11th, 2024.由A Breach Repairer's Song
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