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We think of pogroms as something from other centuries, but even today, they take place worldwide. This piece was inspired by an anti-Roma pogrom carried out in the Ukraine in 2016. We have to unite to stop the hatred, to stop the violence, the scapegoating, the persecution of marginalized people everywhere.

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Mother rushes in
slams the door behind her and locks it
Outside in the street
the mob chants, breaks windows, sets fires
“Children!”
We have to leave now! Quickly!
Before they come for us!”
What to bring? What to bring? What to bring?
The bag,
the big bag
A spoon, a bowl
some food, some bread
The extra money hidden in the jar
“The Dog, mommy, the Dog!”
The seeds, the lucky horseshoe
A pillow, a blanket
Some socks, the baby’s toy
“The Dog, mommy! The Dog!”
Grandfather’s flute
Some water,
A knife, a cup, a pot, some tea?
The necklace! The necklace!
Don’t forget the necklace
“The Dog, mommy! The Dog!”
The boots under the bed
The photo on the dresser
The other photo
My brother’s ashes
Medicine for the baby
“The Dog, mommy! The Dog!”
More socks, more socks for the children
The red blanket, a sweater, two sweaters
a needle, some thread
a towel, the small one, the blue one
“The Dog, mommy! The Dog!”
The bag is full
“Hurry children! We have to leave now
before they come!
Hold hands! Don’t lose your shoes!
Stay close to me!
Quickly, run for the river!”
“Mommy! We have to bring The Dog!”
“Yes, yes, of course, of course, bring the dog, but run!”

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from DISPLACED​/​MISPLACED, track released February 14, 2017
Words, vocals & violin: Norman Nawrocki.
Drums: Aidan Girt.
Vibraphone: Christine Steele.

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Norman Nawrocki Montreal, Québec

Norman Nawrocki is a Canadian Polish/Ukrainian violinist & composer based in Montreal, Quebec. A veteran of the city’s underground music scene & also tours internationally. Since 1986, he's released 33 albums (solo & with his many bands like Rhythm Activism, DaZoque!, Bakunin’s Bum, SANN, Wild Plains, Crocodile!) & has 35 compilations. He's also an author & a playwright. ... more

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