Okpebholo/ Liverman/ Randall - Lord How Come Me HereOn LORD, HOW COME ME HERE?, composer Shawn Okpebholo turns the mirror of history on today's society with a reimagined collection of spirituals by enslaved Africans and American folk hymns that draws upon music from the past to critique contemporary racial injustices in the United States and around the globe. An ensemble of mezzo soprano, baritone, piano, cello, and flute poignantly bring Okpebholo's music to life, from hopeful anthems celebrating

Perhaps chiefly known for his scores of Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns-notably The Good

The unsparing

that this sound universe was interwoven in the baroque music of various composers

and Louisa Schwab

these historic-legendary recordings shine in new glamour

With help from his intergalactic choir

considering that Cunningham's works are meant to be performed before an audience

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this is a Figaro of rare grace

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They avoid cliches but also avoid pretension

matched only by the thunderous rhythm section