Regina Carter

“Reverse Thread”: A Celebration of African Folk Music
Thursday, October 20, 2011 8:00 PM, Florida Theatre

Preeminent violinist Regina Carter takes traditional African folk tunes and infuses it with a contemporary feel while remaining true to its past.

To achieve the uplifting and stirring result, Regina added an accordion and kora—the West African harp traditionally played by village storytellers—to her longstanding rhythm section. Kora virtuoso Yacouba Sissoko was brought on board to help recreate the spirit of passing stories from generation to generation. The result—unlike anything previously heard—is a haunting and beautiful compliment to Regina’s sumptuously seductive violin.

Without the support of the prestigious MacArthur Foundation, which “awards unrestricted fellowships to talented individuals,” Reverse Thread might never have been realized. As a MacArthur Fellow—a recipient of what is commonly known as the “genius grant”—Carter was armed with the funds and the freedom to follow her muse.

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Please note: There is no featured artist selected and there will not be an exhibit because this concert takes place off of the campus of the Church of the Good Shepherd, at the Florida Theatre.

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