In the video “All Together Made of Water | Morley with Daniel Mintseris | TEDxJacksonville,” singer-songwriter Morley and pianist Daniel Mintseris deliver a captivating performance that explores the connection between music, water, and the human experience. Morley’s ethereal vocals combined with Mintseris’ intricate piano playing create a mesmerizing soundscape that invites the audience to reflect on the ways in which we are all interconnected.
Throughout the performance, Morley and Mintseris discuss the power of music to transcend language and cultural barriers, uniting people from all walks of life. They also touch upon the metaphorical significance of water as a symbol of unity and fluidity, emphasizing the importance of coming together as a collective whole.
Overall, “All Together Made of Water” is a beautifully executed collaboration that showcases the transformative power of music and the universal language of art. It challenges viewers to consider the ways in which we are all connected and encourages a sense of unity and empathy in an increasingly divided world.
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Author Video Description
Singer-songwriter, Morley, performing/talking about inter belonging in The Overlap. Accompanied by Daniel Mintseris. Joined at the end for the closing call and response song by Hip Hop dance group, In The Midst, led by Rochelle Underdue.
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#Soul #Acoustic
Morley is a dynamic recording artist, singer, and composer who blends jazz, soul, and folk traditions into a powerful voice for human rights and environmental justice. Educated at the United Nations School, Duke Ellington High School for the Performing Arts, and Alvin Ailey, Morley travels globally to perform for visionaries on the frontiers of social change. Her music, a powerful tool for advocacy, has appeared on network television, in commercials, and in human rights documentaries, and has touched such figures as His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, Richard Branson, and Ela Gandhi. Her work includes performances at the Nomad Women’s Festival, the UN, Carnegie Hall, and TEDWomen.
Lithuanian-born, New York-steeped Daniel Mintseris has performed/recorded with St. Vincent, David Byrne, Marianne Faithfull, Joe Jackson, Martha Wainwright, Trixie Whitley, Meshell Ndegeocello, as well as share technical expertise with Alvvays, Danielle Ponder, and Elvis Costello & The Imposters. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “All Together Made of Water | Morley with Daniel Mintseris | TEDxJacksonville” was uploaded on 03/17/2025 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks