The 2023 version of "Survivors" from Alvin AileyĪ soundtrack of Max Roach’s richly varied drumming and Abbey Lincoln’s powerful vocals sets the emotional tone for Survivors. It's incredible seeing this work come back to life." I think it's important that we understand that Alvin Ailey was ahead of his time, that before the notion of Black Lives Matter became a verbal statement, it was an embodiment of the type of work that Alvin Ailey did and the type of leaders and freedom fighters that he wanted to reflect on that stage. At that time, we didn't know if Mandela would be released. He doesn't necessarily leave you resolved. It was an expression of Alvin Ailey's rage over the situation, and how that situation sort of reflected racism in our own country. The ballet takes place just as Nelson Mandela is about to be thrown in jail. "I've been wanting to bring back that work that Alvin Ailey created and hasn't been seen in over 30 years. Robert Battle, now in his 11th year as Artistic Director, is excited to see Survivors performed on the NJPAC stage. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle is in his 11th season
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