Inspira: The Power of the Spiritual

This theatrical production aims to enlighten, affirm and inspire multiracial, inter-generational audiences. Inspira is a performance project that incorporates audiences’ feelings and thoughts in an improvisational presentation of West African, jazz-inflected spirituals. From the opening notes of “Hush, Somebody’s Calling My Name” to a classical violin mashup of text and voice featuring Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and Dr. King’s speech; to the piece’s climax “Ferguson Diaries,” INSPIRA creates breathing space for people to share grief, anger and love.
This performance of INSPIRA features the biracial duo, classical violinist Michael Jamanis and playwright Amanda Kemp.