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What does it mean to create beauty in the face of injustice? During the Harlem Renaissance, Black poets, musicians, and artists answered that question with works of brilliance. In Genius Child, Cantus honors that legacy through two evocative song cycles: H. Leslie Adams’ Nightsongs and Ricky Ian Gordon’s Genius Child.
With texts by Langston Hughes, Georgia D. Johnson and others, the music brings to life voices that continue to resonate, urging us to reflect on our shared histories and the enduring power of art to inspire change.