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Kris Davis, Val Jeanty, and Lily Finnegan

Sleepwalkers act in mindlessness, prison guards enforce. How do we imagine a society that breaks away from what we are told is possible? Free of sleepwalkers and prison guards? Imagination is a key element of abolition. This piece was inspired by the words of Robin D.G. Kelley and Jackie Wang, both of whom are quoted.

Composed by Kris Davis
Performed by Kris Davis, piano

Electronic percussion Val Jeanty
Spoken narration Lily Finnegan

Sound design/production Terri Lyne Carrington
Video editing “Yo V” (Vilho Louhivuori),

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