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The Complete Cycle: "Songs in Flight" by Shawn Okpebholo, featuring Rhiannon Giddens, Karen Slack, Reginald Mobley, Markel Reed, and Paul Sánchez. Explore the untold stories of enslaved individuals who sought freedom in this 12-song cycle by composer Shawn Okpebholo. Drawing inspiration from the Freedom on the Move database—a collection of thousands of advertisements for runaway enslaved people—"Songs in Flight" reclaims the humanity and voices of those who were once reduced to descriptions in newsprint. Through a fusion of spirituals, folk tunes, lullabies, and contemporary classical idioms, this work offers a painful yet vibrant tribute to resilience. The Performers: • Rhiannon Giddens • Karen Slack • Reginald Mobley • Markel Reed • Paul Sánchez, Piano Critical Acclaim: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An outstanding new song cycle... often simmers with sharp dissonance but also draws on elements of folk, lullaby, protest song and spiritual." — BBC Music Magazine 🏆 2026 GRAMMY Nomination for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. Support & Connect with Paul Sánchez: Subscribe for new "Composer-Pianist" releases every Friday. 🧡 Donate on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SanchezComposer 🎹 Official Website: https://www.paultsanchez.com