A Love Supreme July 20 2026 Part 3

A Love Supreme journeys across continents and musical traditions, beginning with songs of exile and liberation before flowing through modern jazz, folk, soul, experimental music, and global improvisation. Along the way, Charles Lloyd, Chris Potter, Patricia Brennan, Ben LaMar Gay, Sarathy Korwar, Dominique Fils-Aimé, and others explore themes of identity, solidarity, environmental stewardship, and spiritual renewal. Interwoven with voices from poetry and spoken word, the program moves from rivers to oceans, from protest to peace, ultimately celebrating music's enduring power to connect cultures, inspire hope, and remind us that every journey home is both deeply personal and profoundly universal.Water as metaphor: Waters of Babylon, Bag of Waters, Sea of Love, Sea Triptych, Sueños de Coral Azul, Fish Out of Water, and Hurricane Dorothy create a continuous aquatic thread. Social justice and liberation: Sweet Honey in the Rock, Terri Lyne Carrington's Solidarity Song, Roy Brooks' The Free Slave, Ted Lucas' You've Got the Power, and Dominique Fils-Aimé's Rise. Global perspectives: Indian, Japanese, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and American influences sit comfortably together, reflecting your show's broad view of modern jazz and creative music. Reflection and homecoming: The set closes with music that suggests departure, return, and inner peace—Leaving Home, The Inner Light, and The Free Slave provide a powerful emotional resolution.