The Covenant: Passacaglia for Minneapolis (2021 Creative Fusion - Thomas Flippin)

"The Covenant: Passacaglia for Minneapolis" is an original composition by Thomas Flippin. This powerful work recounts WWI veteran Arthur Lee, who as a Black American was told he could not live in his home because the neighborhood had a Restrictive Racial Covenant. A daily mob of up to 4,000 people assembled outside his home that summer, issuing taunts and death threats while selling ice cream like it was a carnival. Through the turbulent times, Lee was supported by friends of all races, who stood by and watched over his family’s house day after day. This video features students and alumni from CCGS Education performing with local jazz guitarist Dan Wilson.

"The Covenant: Passacaglia for Minneapolis" es una composición original de Thomas Flippin. Esta poderosa composición describe al veterano de la Primera Guerra Mundial, Arthur Lee, a quien, como afroamericano, le advirtieron que no podía vivir en su barrio porque tenía un Pacto Racial Restrictivo. Una turba diaria de alrededor de 4,000 personas se reunió afuera de la casa de Lee ese verano, emitiendo burlas y amenazas de muerte mientras se vendían helados como si fuera época de carnaval. Durante de esos tiempos turbulentos, Lee contó con el apoyo de amigos de todas las razas, quienes estuvieron a su lado y cuidaron su casa y a su familia. Este video presenta a estudiantes y exalumnos del Programa Educativo de la CCGS colaborando con el guitarrista de jazz, Dan Wilson.

Performed by:
Dan Wilson - electric guitar
Kadirah McJunkins - guitar
Damian Goggans - guitar
Camari Dodson-Poindexter - guitar
Cheyenne Weaver - guitar
Alija Toles - narration

Presented by:
Cleveland Classical Guitar Society - https://cleguitar.org/
Comité Mexicano de Cleveland - https://comitemexicanodecleveland.org/
The Cleveland Foundation - https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/

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