Shirlette Ammons: Language Barrier at 10 | Featuring Lizz Wright, Phil Cook & More
Ten years after the release of her acclaimed album “Language Barrier,” Durham-based poet, musician and producer Shirlette Ammons brings the project home for a special full-album performance at Page Auditorium. Each track in this one-night-only event will be reimagined live with a rotating lineup of collaborators, reflecting the community spirit at the heart of the original recording. Guest artists include Lizz Wright, Mykki Blanco, Phil Cook, Cyanca, H.C. McEntire, Median, Sonny Miles and Rissi Palmer.
“Language Barrier” is a fearless crossing of musical and cultural lines and a poignant exploration of identity and belonging, blending hip-hop, rock, soul and experimental sound. A decade after its release, this hometown gathering revives the album into a living testament to the power of collaboration and connection – a timely reflection as the nation marks 250 years.
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Ten years after the release of her acclaimed album “Language Barrier,” Durham-based poet, musician and producer Shirlette Ammons brings the project home for a special full-album performance at Page Auditorium. Each track in this one-night-only event will be reimagined live with a rotating lineup of collaborators, reflecting the community spirit at the heart of the original recording. Guest artists include Lizz Wright, Mykki Blanco, Phil Cook, Cyanca, H.C. McEntire, Median, Sonny Miles and Rissi Palmer.
“Language Barrier” is a fearless crossing of musical and cultural lines and a poignant exploration of identity and belonging, blending hip-hop, rock, soul and experimental sound. A decade after its release, this hometown gathering revives the album into a living testament to the power of collaboration and connection – a timely reflection as the nation marks 250 years.
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