Renowned jazz vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre unveils her groundbreaking project, "From the Earth." A jazz suite with 12 evocative songs, four of which feature compelling excerpts from interviews with leaders from marginalized groups within the realm of environmental activism. Leveraging her roles as a jazz musician, community organizer and Cornell University-certified Diversity and Inclusion professional, Turre propels environmental activism and jazz into new dimensions.
The concert experience extends beyond the music, incorporating impactful calls to action, urging the audience to engage with the communities represented in the suite as well as participate in their own local initiatives. Premiered in Bedford, NY on January 23, 2024, local environmental organizations were invited to table at the concert and actively engage with the audience which consisted of an extremely diverse group across racial, age and socioeconomic lines.
The concert was made freely accessible through generous grants from Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as well as the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and with administrative support from ArtsWestchester.
"From the Earth" is a visionary initiative grounded in the belief that a multicultural future is essential, and that the survival of marginalized communities is of equal value to those with power and status. Fostering meaningful connections across different communities through the medium of jazz, Turre's incorporation of powerful interview excerpts directly into the music amplifies voices that are often excluded from critical environmental discourse.
Proudly presenting "From the Earth" as a resonant narrative of her generation's struggle with the pressing issues of climate crisis and systemic racism, the album and subsequent tour is set to release in the summer of 2024.
