Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Ensemble

Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble BEE Is A Musical Celebration Of The African American Cultural Legacy. Founded And Directed In 1998 By Creative Flutist/composer Nicole Mitchell BEE Has Performed In Festivals And Art Venues Throughout Europe And Canada And In New York And Chicago. BEE’s Music Embraces The Ancient Past And Paints Visions Of A Positive Future. The Music Is The Weaving Of Swing Blues Avante Garde Jazz Bebop African Rhythms Eastern Modes And Western Classical Sounds. The Name “Black Earth” Was Chosen To Honor The Feminine Source That Our Lives Depend On—Mother Earth. The Purpose Of Black Earth Ensemble Is To Inspire The Human Spirit With Thought-Provoking Beauty And To Present A Positive Healthy And Culturally Aware Image Of African Americans. As A Woman-Directed Co-Ed Multi-Generational Group It Touches A Range Of Emotional Spaces Rarely Expressed In A “jazz” Setting. Black Earth's Message Is Intended For Audiences Of All Ages And Backgrounds. read less