Stew & Heidi's Notes of a Native Song at OZ Arts Nashville

The Tony and Obie Award-winning creators of Broadway hit Passing Strange reunite for their acclaimed theatrical song cycle Notes of a Native Song. Named for James Baldwins 1955 collection of essays on being Black in America, Notes of a Native Son, the concert explores the civil rights activist and writers power and artistry through a rapturous mix of rock, jazz, and spoken word.Baldwin, a Black expatriate who sought racial equity in Europe in the face of blatant American racism before the civil rights movement, is renowned for his commentary on the Black experience in America. Stew and Heidi examine the enduring relevance of Baldwins words and life through the lens of todays social and political climate.This production includes strong language.