Photo courtesy of Jessica Sapalio.
In a joint event between the College of William & Mary and faith community Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists, Deeper than the Skin was an unusual musical experience that invited the community to engage in conversations about race in our time.
Professional musicians Greg Greenway and Reggie Harris took audiences on a musical storytelling journey. They have divergent backgrounds, yet their ability to express themselves in music offers a rare opportunity for connection. The audience was invited to join them in self-reflection, singing and conversation. Reggie and Greg recently launched this tour and continue to take their show to more cities to offer an evening of music filled with messages of justice and hope.
The organizers of the event, Jessica Sapalio and Ariel BenYishay, said, “In our often-divided town, Deeper than the Skin brought together a diverse audience and served as a starting point for future conversation and action. It was amazing to be in the room where hundreds of people from many backgrounds deeply engaged in the topic, were lifted by the spirit of the music, and made thought-provoking comments during the dialogue portion. People continue to talk about the concert weeks later.”
