May 15-16/ River of Freedom

The first full performance of the new work by Adam Walters, Caitlyn Kamminga and Che Lovelace about the journey of the Merikins. Performed by UTT Musicians this promises to be a great new work centred on a Trinidadian story.

River of Freedom is an arts-integrated work, written for narrator, solo voice and chamber ensemble, featuring original artwork by Trinidadian artist Che Lovelace.  Intended to engage audiences as it informs, this is a tale of the journey of the African American slaves who fought with the British in the War of 1812 in exchange for freedom and land.  Following the war the ex-soldiers were given 16 acres of land in the south of Trinidad.  According to their ancestors, these men were proud of being American and were known from then on as the ‘Merikins’.

Tickets must be reserved for these events

• World Premiere @ The Mary’s Government Primary School
  960 Moruga Road, St. Mary’s Village, Moruga, W.I.
  Friday, May 15, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM/ RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE

• @ UTT Campus @ NAPA
  Keate Street, Port of Spain, W.I.
  Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM/ RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE

• @UTT Campus @ NAPA
  Keate Street, Port of Spain, W.I.
  Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM/ RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE

Website: http://riveroffreedomtt.wix.com/riveroffreedom