Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Speak! So The World Will Listen is a multimedia concert experience that is directed, composed and conducted by William D. Caballero. William blends a documentary he shot in Uganda and offers it with a live orchestra.

The film opens with an enthralling speech that was given at the 40th anniversary of the United Nations by Jiddu Krishnamurti. It then leads into a story of oppression, famine, sorrow and a deep perseverance as told through the eyes of peace activist and children that have suffered from the war in Uganda.

Each person’s story combined with the impacting composition that was intensely played by the musicians in the orchestra was a lot to take in. There were several moments I found myself on the brink of tears. I sat there in little moments of prayer asking The Creator to help them, to bless them, to free them, and to give thanks for my ancestors that suffered greatly for me to be where I am today. Needless to say I was moved by SPEAK! So The World Will Listen.

My attempt to explain this experience in full pales in comparison to what actually unfolds before you. I don’t know when the next screening will be but I urge you to visit William D. Cabellero’s website for updates and I beg everyone to partake in SPEAK! Then go share your experience with the world so the world will change towards the better.