In a world where systemic oppression, globalism, social media, and algorithms often shape our perceptions and realities, the power of individual agency and collective action has never been more crucial. "Turn the World Around" explores the human capacity for resilience, transformation, and change in the face of these overwhelming forces. This dynamic program celebrates the strength of community, the assertion of personal will, and the transformative potential of voices raised together against the tide of oppression and disempowerment.

The program features numerous works that address the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of human agency, as individuals navigate through darkness to discover truth and enlightenment. With compositions from as far away as Venezuela, China, Canada’s First Nations, and the Caribbean, to our own rich history including the namesake “Turn the World Around” from Harry Belafonte, our performance will reflect the power of personal resilience, introspection, and intellectual freedom in the face of these global influences.

As we sing about the struggle for personal agency and self-expression, together, we hope you will gain the resilience and strength to resist and reshape the systems that seek to control us. Together, we can turn the world around!

Turn the World Around: May 30, 2025

By Gotham Performing Arts Inc

Turn the World Around: May 30, 2025

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