Identidades in English No 4, December 2014 | Page 99

Concert: “We Are the Root of Change: Cuba in the Heart of Pittsburgh,”
Pittsburgh, City of Asylum

Henry Reese, co-founder of City of Asylum, opening the concert
Yesterday evening was so I can't even explain. I've been smiling ever since. The rappers, it's just
amazing how music travels from country to country and depending on your circumstances what those
rappers pick up on or choose to focus the development of their own craft.
Only because I feel that the risk they take are "real" and to me they are the warriors, the oppressed in
USA should learn from [them] to further our own cause. I heard the urgency in their voice, in the
beats. I mean I almost cried, all I could think of was 'damn, he's a warrior.' I didn't think they really
existed. It was great two voices (David and Raudel) coming from different directions but both powerful and mighty. It was fabulous.
Bonita Lee Pen. Managing Editor | Soul Pitt Media

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