Hosted by Yara Allen and Reverend William Barber, A Breach Repairer's Song is an immersive series featuring some of the most influential voices of our time who soundtrack the marriage between music as an art form and music as a tool for activism. Through interview, retrospection, and the dissection of one song per episode, this show explores the deep roots music and the pursuit of justice and equity have in America’s history—and how song can move us to action. Each episode connects listeners to stories of struggle, hope, and solidarity, blending powerful voices with music that has shaped social movements, leaving them inspired to get up, act, and be a part of the change.
Hosted by Yara Allen & Reverend William Barber
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Hosted by Yara Allen and Reverend William Barber, A Breach Repairer's Song is an immersive series featuring some of the most influential voices of our time who soundtrack the marriage between music as an art form and music as a tool for activism. Through interview, retrospection, and the dissection of one song per episode, this show explores the deep roots music and the pursuit of justice and equity have in America’s history—and how song can move us to action. Each episode connects listeners to stories of struggle, hope, and solidarity, blending powerful voices with music that has shaped social movements, leaving them inspired to get up, act, and be a part of the change.
Hosted by Yara Allen & Reverend William Barber
EP 2: Terrence Blanchard Discusses Music, Legacy, and the Power of Art with Reverend Dr. William J. Barber and Yara Allen
A Breach Repairer's Song
40 minutes 47 seconds
10 months ago
EP 2: Terrence Blanchard Discusses Music, Legacy, and the Power of Art with Reverend Dr. William J. Barber and Yara Allen
Terrence Blanchard shares his journey through music, reflecting on his spiritual connection to it, his upbringing in New Orleans, and the inspirations from his father. He discusses how Hurricane Katrina shaped his music, his band the eCollective, and his collaboration with Spike Lee to reveal Black American culture and societal issues. Blanchard also touches on John Coltrane’s “Alabama,” his legacy, and upcoming projects, underscoring music’s healing power and its role in addressing social struggles.
A Breach Repairer's Song
Hosted by Yara Allen and Reverend William Barber, A Breach Repairer's Song is an immersive series featuring some of the most influential voices of our time who soundtrack the marriage between music as an art form and music as a tool for activism. Through interview, retrospection, and the dissection of one song per episode, this show explores the deep roots music and the pursuit of justice and equity have in America’s history—and how song can move us to action. Each episode connects listeners to stories of struggle, hope, and solidarity, blending powerful voices with music that has shaped social movements, leaving them inspired to get up, act, and be a part of the change.
Hosted by Yara Allen & Reverend William Barber
