Songs of Resilience

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Songs of Resilience World Premiere · August 8, 2026 · ArtLove Salon, Seattle

What does it mean to bear witness? Sheila Silver's powerful new song cycle gives voice to individuals confronting social, political, and humanitarian crises: a Pulitzer-winning journalist witnessing hunger in Sudan, a mother discovering banned books in Florida, a Palestinian American writer and a Turkish student navigating systemic oppression. Each song captures courage, conscience, and the weight of moral reckoning.

The evening unfolds at ArtLove Salon, one of Seattle's most intimate and vibrant arts spaces. Doors open at 6pm, giving you time to move through the gallery, take in the art on the walls, enjoy complimentary beverages, and settle into conversation with the community around you.…