For Nai’s Son on His Birthday (2016)

For female voice, about 6:45, C4-Ab5. On a poem by North Carolina poet Ashley Lumpkin in which a woman speaks to her new-born nephew of the challenges he will face while growing up Black in America. The mood swings wildly and there is a good bit of blues influence. $5 for score and demo; order here.

For this song to be presented appropriately, the singer should be African-American.