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We, Too, Sing America: American Songs Brought Beyond the Veil - Marcus Bedinger
Presented By The Duplex
Monday, July 18th at 7:00pm EST
Online sale ends: 07/18/16 at 5:30pm EST
The Duplex Cabaret Theatre
61 Christopher Street (at the Corner of 7th Avenue)
New York, NY 10014
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Description
We, Too, Sing America: American Songs Brought Beyond the Veil is Marcus' portrait of American songs from the perspective of what sociologist, author, and civil rights activist W.E.B. DuBois coined the “double consciousness" of Black Americans. The "veil" that creates this second sight has many iterations, but We, Too examines the veil within theater and concert music. Black musicians often sing classical songs or theater compositions composed by Black composers. Unfortunately they are seldom staged, celebrated, or preserved elsewhere. Juxtapose that sentiment with the reaction to genres like the blues and Negro spirituals- created by Black people, incredibly sorrowful, yet universally acclaimed and performed by singers of all stripes. The commercial success of black anguish is what has elevated Black performers Beyond the Veil for generations. However, when that warring spirit is overcome to create positive artistry and music making, We, Too, Sing America.

Marcus Bedinger is a recent NYC transplant from Dayton, OH. He competed in the Harlem Opera Theater Vocal Competition and his debut recital- Portmanteau: A “Celexploration” of Black Concert Music- was a great success. We, Too, Sing America is his second career recital, and he is thrilled to bring it to the heart of so much culture in the West Village. He is joined by talented friends and Martin Garratt on piano.  

THE MUSIC:

Love Let the Wind Cry...How I Adore Thee (classical)
Sometime I Feel Like a Motherless Child (spiritual)
Misty (Blues)

********The Veil********

Dear Theodosia from Hamilton: An American Musical 
What You Own from RENT
Flying Home from Songs for a New World
It's Quiet Uptown (A Musical Tribute to Orlando) from Hamilton
 
$8 Ticket in Advance & a 2 Drink Minimum in the Cabaret Theatre*
$12 Ticket at the Door (plus service fee) & a 2 Drink Minimum in the Cabaret Theatre*

*Drinks Must be purchased In the Cabaret Theatre to count towards the Minimum.

Items Not Allowed
No One Under 21 Allowed
Additional Information
Doors open 30 minutes before show time. There is a 2 Drink Minimum per Person in the Cabaret Theatre

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7:00pm to 8:00pm
Doors open at 7:00pm

General Admission: $8.00

Age
21+

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre<br> 61 Christopher Street (at the Corner of 7th Avenue)<br> New York, 10014

212-989-3015

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