"Phantom Cries" exposes the true trials of conception, pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum depression, recovery, loss, early motherhood, and the glorious epiphany that everything is different. Composer and vocalist Kashimana Ahua has created ten songs exploring some common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy while shedding a light on the increasing maternal and infant mortality rate especially among women of color in the United States. "Phantom Cries" is giving voice to the voiceless through ten vocally driven songs supported by bass and percussion in an effort to encourage difficult conversations and real action.
Some organizations that are helping to solve this include the Black Women Health Imperative, Black Mamas Matter, SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, Center for Reproductive Rights and so many more.
"Phantom Cries" piece is one of six innovative, adventurous new works by Minnesota artists commissioned by The Cedar with funding from Jerome Foundation as part of the 2019 Cedar Commissions.
Learn more about the artist:
www.kashimana.com
www.Facebook.com/Kashimana
Performers:
Kashimana Ahua - Vocals, Percussion
Aja Parham - Vocals, Percussion, Keys
Sarah O’Neil - Vocals, Percussion
Carolyne Naomi - Vocals, Percussion
Kenneth Lamar Watson Jr. - Drums, Bass, Cajon
