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Listen to Davóne Tines

As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Ruckus and Davóne Tines invite us to reflect: What is your hand in this?

Through a bold reimagining of songs, hymns, and ballads spanning four centuries, this arresting program confronts the tensions and aspirations at the heart of the American experiment. With Ruckus—“the world’s only period-instrument rock band” (San Francisco Classical Voice)—and the “immense power and fervor” (Los Angeles Times) of boundary-breaking vocalist Davóne Tines, the performance channels the spirit of revolution to pose timeless questions of justice, compassion, and community. 

This performance is in cooperation with the Washington Bach Consort. 

Program:
Charles Wesley, Arr. Davóne Tines & Doug Balliett – “Jesus Lover of My Soul”
George Frederick Handel – “Convey Me to Some Peaceful Shore” (1748) 
“Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes” (Traditional)
“What Mean Ye” (1720/1837) 
Julius Eastman – “Buddha” (1983)
John Dickinson, Arr. Doug Balliett – “The Liberty Song” (1768) 
Joshua McCarter Simpson, Arr. Tines & Ruckus – “To The White People of America,” (1854) 
Benjamin Carr, Arr. Balliett – “The Federal Overture” (1793) 
George Frederick Handel – “Why Do the Nations” (1741) 
Clyde Otis – “This Bitter Earth” (1960) 
Doug Balliett – “Steps to Compassion” 
Lewis Allan & Earl Robinson – “The House I Live In” (1942) 
Davóne Tines, Doug Balliett – “What is My Hand in This?”