"The variety of guest artists joining Downes in the genre-defying, centuries-spanning program exemplify the nation's more optimistic themes-diversity, resilience, protest, and the power of American art."
"Celebrating the nation's semiquincentennial, the Davis, CA, and New York-based musician launched The Declaration Project, a participatory initiative exploring the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
"A video installation of the project-in which fans submitted photos and audio of their hopes for the country's future-will also premiere new works by composers Valerie Coleman, Arturo O'Farrill, and Christopher Tin at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in July 2026."
Lara Downes' concert, 'This Land: Reflections on America,' features a variety of guest artists and explores themes of diversity, resilience, and protest. The program includes performances by Judy Collins, Tarriona 'Tank' Ball, string quartet Invoke, and the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. Downes, known for her creative collaborations, launched The Declaration Project to engage audiences in discussions about inalienable rights. A video installation will premiere new works at Lincoln Center in 2026, further emphasizing the importance of liberty and risk in contemporary society.
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