Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has just had its global theatrical release. One interesting connection between that movie and Charles Mingus is the Haitian Revolution. One of the new characters in the most recent installment in the Black Panther universe is T'Challa's secret son, who calls himself Toussaint -- a name inspired by Toussaint Louverture, who was one of the leaders of the Haitian Revolution. Earlier this year The New York Times did a deep investigation into the cost of Haiti's freedom, quite astonishing.
"Haitian Fight Song" (on The Clown) seems to be inspired by the Haitian Revolution, overlapped with the early years of the Civil Rights movement. "Haitian Fight Song" has been included in a number of MAP concerts, and it will be exciting to see and hear how Michael Hawkins & the Brotherhood perform it at the Firehouse Theatre next February.
"Haitian Fight Song" (on The Clown) seems to be inspired by the Haitian Revolution, overlapped with the early years of the Civil Rights movement. "Haitian Fight Song" has been included in a number of MAP concerts, and it will be exciting to see and hear how Michael Hawkins & the Brotherhood perform it at the Firehouse Theatre next February.
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