When Musicians Become First Responders | Black Strings | PBS
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Follow The Black String Triage Ensemble, a group of Black and Latinx musicians in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as it performs at crime scenes in the immediate aftermath of tragic events. Together, the group seeks to alter the notion of first responders.
Founded by Dayvin Hallmon, The Black String Triage Ensemble is a group of violin, viola, cello, and upright/double bass players based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Seeking to interrogate the meaning of a “first responder,” the Ensemble arrives at the scene of acts of violence immediately after they have occurred, standing just beside the police tape amid the chaos of sirens and lights with their instruments in tow. The ensemble conducts a meditative and embodied musical experience right at the scene, shifting between negro spirituals, classical and popular music, organized around the five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance – with the addition of a sixth: faith.
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HOMEGROWN is a regional short film initiative with its first series “Future Visions” centering on filmmakers of color from the American Midwest and on narratives that illuminate the living histories, cultures, and future visions of the region.
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