Testimonials

“The use of the spoken word, visually stimulating images from the Harlem Renaissance, and great music performed by their jazz quartet made for a fantastic celebration of life and creativity...an intellectually stimulating and musically electrifying performance.”
— Clemson University

“The project is a ‘celebration’ of the African-American experience, yet it is brutal in its honesty. It is a lesson in literature, music, culture, history, and, ultimately, human rights.”
— Arizona State University-East

“The Langston Hughes Project attracted the most diverse audience I have ever seen on our campus. Young and old, black and white, students and teachers, university administrators and community members all enjoyed the celebration of the artistic accomplishments and contributions of black Americans. In addition to being a fine musical performance and an exquisite display of African-American art and poetry, the Langston Hughes Project fosters an atmosphere of racial reconciliation and understanding.”
— University of Nebraska-Omaha

“...a seamless blend of thorough Harlem Renaissance scholarship, creative and historical imagery, and passionately performed live music and poetry.”
— Cal State San Marcos

“...a joyous celebration of music, spoken word, and visuals...a truly spectacular event!”
— Arizona State University

“The optimism of Langston Hughes was exposed to us as we discovered the people, places, and events cleverly portrayed as a valuable part of the rich history of the road to freedom.”
— Jazz Arts Group of Columbus ( Ohio)

“If we indeed have a ‘collective consciousness,’ this ‘project’ unleashes the stream. My entire family found something in the evening to take away with them. My 81 year-old father felt vindication that his life experiences were being recognized and recounted through the images and word. My pre-teen nieces had many questions and boasted of how many faces from our history that they recognized, and 7 year-old James felt very grown up at his first jazz concert. This project should tour the world. It is not often that family entertainment can be so hip and wholesome, inspiring and stirring all in an evening with four phenomenal musicians and the spirit of Hughes.”
— Phoenix, Arizona resident