The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou)
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings tells Maya Angelou’s story as a Black woman in 1930s America, facing abandonment and sexual abuse. Her life embodies resilience. Through my composition, I want to take you on a sonic journey that reflects this powerful quality of resilience in the face of life’s toughest challenges.
This piece is in stereo mixing.