Echoes of the Harlem Renaissance is the third in a series of live documentaries
written by Emmy award winner, Soprano, Adrienne Danrich. This musical tribute
celebrates one of the most exciting times in American history-- the 1920s and
1930s in Harlem, New York. Honoring musicians, writers, composers and
visual artists working at that time, the program salutes Billie Holiday, Bessie
Smith, Langston Hughes, James Weldon Johnson, and Duke Ellington among others.
Baritone, Eric McKeever and Pianist, Djordje Nesic join Ms. Danrich in
performing popular songs from the era such as God Bless the Child, Stormy
Weather, What a Wonderful World, reciting poems that highlight the
emerging pride in the African American experience and displaying photo images
and artwork as a backdrop to the narrative. Even today the spirit of the
Harlem Renaissance echoes in the music and art world. Through contemporary
artwork and newly commissioned music by New York based composer, Drew Hemenger,
Danrich pays homage to the brilliance of Harlem Renaissance artists.