BLACKBIRD, FLY weaves together an enduring tapestry of movement, narrative, music and Haitian folklore to engage audiences in dialog about critical questions of our time. Steeped in hip-hop aesthetic, this intimate duet between two preeminent sons of Haitian immigrants — composer/violinist DBR, and arts activist & spoken word artist BAMUTHI — unveils their life stories in search of their identity and role models, and explores universal themes of tolerance and inclusion.

This work is a culmination of DBR and BAMUTHI’s collaborations with Atlanta Ballet, Boston Children’s Chorus, University of Houston, SF Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and Opera Philadelphia. In each of these communities, they have created and premiered new works offering myriad experiential arts education opportunities. Introspective yet uplifting, BLACKBIRD, FLY heightens our collective consciousness and sheds a new light on arts as a powerful tool for social and civic engagement.

BLACKBIRD, FLY has toured all over North America, including the Apollo Theater, NYC; Vancouver, BC; Raleigh, NC; Cleveland, OH; Orcas Island, Washington; and San Antonio, TX.