urban POETRY speaking truth backed by the POWER of the symphony orchestra
a message of HOPE for social justice and unity
Words by the Twin Poets | Albert Mills & Nnamdi Chukwuocha
Music by Mark Hagerty
Partially funded by
"I am honored to perform as the soprano voice in United Sounds of America. I immediately understood that this project would evolve into a deeply meaningful and collaborative work of art and I hope that audiences, too, will connect with the stories of life, love, and perseverance.”
Makeda Hampton, Vocalist for United Sounds of America
“United Sounds of America allows audiences to see the world through the eyes of the individuals whose stories are illuminated through the Twin Poets' powerful writings, realities that many Americans have never experienced, while at the same time showing the common threads that bind us—love, family, and loss, to name a few. I am excited to bring this life-changing work to orchestras and audiences around the nation.”
Jonathan Whitney, Percussion for United Sounds of America
