Returning to NWMF for the first time in many years, Adrienne Torf will perform original piano compositions, poets from Voices of the Revolution will perform original poetry then, in a grand finale, they’ll join together to perform the Freedom Now Suite, a sixteen-minute piece for spoken word, gospel singing and piano by Torf and her long-time collaborator, the late poet and activist June Jordan, which they performed at NWMF 25 years ago.
Voices of the Revolution is an eclectic collective of feminist voices telling truth through spoken word. Based in Lansing, Michigan, they perform in libraries, community centers, art galleries, or wherever they’re invited. Their work features their own poetry as well as poets such as Pat Parker and June Jordan. Created in 2018, their collaboration is based on love and respect that goes back decades. The group includes Kim Griffin, Susan Harris, Laurie Hollinger, Tari Muñiz, Lisa Sarno, Ruelaine Stokes, Shelia Burks and Rose Jangmi Cooper.