Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
Weekly Rehearsals of Maine Resistance Revival Chorus, Tuesdays in Belfast
May 21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FreeThe Maine Resistance Revival Chorus will begin meeting weekly in Belfast every Tuesday at 6 PM starting May 7th. This is a new singing group with the idea of supporting progressive causes in times of information overload. The group will meet at 37 Miller Street in Belfast. call (808) 352 1714 for more information, or find us on FaceBook. Facebook. Or send an email to [email protected]
Music is a form of activism that has a long tradition in American life,” said Joe Niemczura, leader of the group. “Singing together creates a feeling of togetherness and hopefulness, which we all need these days. If you are listening to the constant stream of bad news, you need to re-center your life and realize that singing is a way to maintain balance during this upcoming election season.”
“Particularly with the Dobbs decision, many women feel under threat as to their bodily autonomy. The US of A has never previously taken away civil rights from such a large group of citizens. We need to stand with those who are being marginalized.Women’s rights are human rights.”
Participants do not need prior singing experience to join, and the lyrics and music will be available at the rehearsals. The songs have been chosen on the basis of catchy lyrics and melodies. Most of these are Gospel-inspired tunes from the Civil Rights era of the 1950s and 1960s, or the union movement.