Presented by the Steinem Sisters C ollection of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library\, this performance will bring together the moving poetry of the late J une Jordan\, the piano artistry of Adrienne Torf\, and th e powerful spoken word of Lansing\, Michigan's Voices of the Revolution. S pecial guests Rose Jangmi Cooper and Shelia Burks will add vocal alchemy t o the performance. This is the second time this work will be performed mix ing strong spoken word voices to powerful piano and harmonies to honor the work of June Jordan.
\nTracks from Jordan and Torf
&rsquo\;s Collaboration: Selected Works 1988-2000 written and recorded by
Jordan and Torf and released in 2003 will be featured. The poetry performe
d is for an adult audience. The content includes images of misogyny\, raci
sm\, violence\, and other intersections of oppression.
Adrienne Torf is a composer and pianist. Her piano and synthesize
r work appear on three solos albums\, one in collaboration with her artist
ic collaborator\, the great African American poet\, essayist\, and activis
t June Jordan\, and more than a dozen commercial releases by other artists
. Recent projects include the Theater Alliance / IN Series Washington DC\,
production of &ldquo\;Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience&r
dquo\; which was awarded the 2023 Helen Hayes Theater Award for &ldquo\;Ou
tstanding New Play or Musical Adaptation\,&rdquo\; and the September 2022
Sedona\, AZ production of Torf&rsquo\;s original ensemble piece for instru
ments and spoken word\, &ldquo\;The Awesome Difficult Work of Love.&rdquo\
;
Voices of the Revolution is an eclectic collective of feminis
t voices telling truth through spoken word. Based in Lansing\, Michigan\,
they perform in libraries\, community centers\, art galleries\, or whereve
r they&rsquo\;re invited. Their work features their own poetry as well as
poets such as Pat Parker and June Jordan. Formed in 2018\, their collabora
tion is based on love and respect that goes back decades. The group includ
es Kim Griffin\, Susan Harris\, Laurie Hollinger\, Tari Muñ\;iz\, Li
sa Sarno\, and Ruelaine Stokes. This performance also features singers Ros
e Jangmi Cooper and Shelia Banks.
The performance will take place in the Recital Hall of the Center for the Performing Arts at the U niversity of Toledo. Parking Lot 12 is the closest lot to the Cen ter for Performing Arts. It is attached to the Law Center (1825 W Rocket Dr\, Toledo\, OH 43606< /a>) and has both metered and non-metered spots and handicapped parking. T he meters are enforced 24/7.
\nThe \;Steinem Sisters Col lection \;is a feminist collection that explores the lives an d achievements of women. Created to honor Gloria Steinem\, the collection champions the historical\, cultural and political contribution of women\; and strives to provide a welcoming space for women of all walks of life to share their truths. The types of materials we collect are first and forem ost &ldquo\;feminist materials&rdquo\;- which are those materials that uph old women&rsquo\;s rights and interests in defining and promoting politica l\, economic\, personal\, and social equality of the sexes. This collectio n was made possible due to a generous donation by The Steinem&rsquo\;s Sis ters Collective. \;
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