Sounds of Democracy

Length 06:35
Licensor Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Producer(s) Elizabeth Chur
Formats Debut (not aired nationally), Documentary, Soft Feature
Topics Art, Music
Produced May, 2005
Added to PRX May 27, 2005
 

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Summary:

Portland Public Library's free piano offers more than music the folks who play it.

Website:

http://www.salt.edu

Additional Credits and Funding:

Photo of pianist Matthew Araujo by Cecelia Duchano, courtesy the Salt Archive.

Timely on:

July 04: Piece has a patriotic feel and discusses democracy.

Tones:

Engaging, Inspiring, Sweet

Language:

English

Description:

Music pours out of a free piano at the Portland Public Library, one of the few such pianos in the country. Along with the notes flow the pianists’ memories and stories. Produced by Elizabeth Chur. Photo of pianist Matthew Araujo by Cecelia Duchano.

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