It Takes a Village
In adapting the west African saying,"it takes a village to raise a child," I sought to embody the cultural concept behind this proverb-that it is truly all the individual parts linked and working together that create and support the whole. The four vocal rhythms in the main portion of the work, each with its own character and function, are essential to creating the unique energy and movement of "Village." Only when they are sung together does a truly joyful spirit arrive.
It takes a whole village to raise our children
It takes a whole village to raise one child
We all everyone must share the burden
We all everyone will share the joy
In adapting the west African saying,"it takes a village to raise a child," I sought to embody the cultural concept behind this proverb-that it is truly all the individual parts linked and working together that create and support the whole. The four vocal rhythms in the main portion of the work, each with its own character and function, are essential to creating the unique energy and movement of "Village." Only when they are sung together does a truly joyful spirit arrive.