
Film Overview
In the setting of the historic Carver Center in San Antonio, Texas, aunt and niece explore the history of African American music.
Aunt Cynthia, a music history buff, teaches her niece Lauren about music genres born and formed by African American history and culture. They cover music during the times of slavery, Negro Spirituals, Blues, Ragtime, Jazz, Harlem Renaissance, Gospel, Civil Rights movement, Soul and R&B, and Hip Hop. Aunt Cynthia inspires Lauren’s curiosity about history by making it relevant to music. She uses the layers of a quilt to explain how African American music of the past connects to contemporary music. Lauren feels empowered by making the music cultural connection throughout generations.
This educational documentary for children is produced by Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW), a performing arts nonprofit in San Antonio, TX.
Key Dates:
Local Public Premiere in San Antonio TX – Summer 2023 (Date being finalized)
News & Reviews
Making a Difference: “The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music”
News4SA (NBC Affiliate – San Antonio, TX)
The Quilt (Live Artist Concert) – Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral
Musical Bridges Around the World via YouTube
Key Cast

Lauren Anya Jwahir Hunter
Actress

Cynthia Freeman Gibbs
Actress

Tanesha Payne
Dance

Veronica Williams
Mezzo-soprano

Michael Sumuel
Bass-baritone

Marc "Mockingbird" Smith
Voice & Guitar

Aaron Prado, DMA
Piano, Composer

Ron Wilkins
Trombocalist (Trombone & Vocals)

Beverly Houston
Vocals

Andrea Vocab Sanderson
Vocals, Poetry
Quilt-Related Events
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