Angelica Cheri discusses her new work, "Berta, Berta" just before its world premiere at the Contemporary American Theatre Festival.

to listen to the j. cole song referenced in the interview, click here.

to check out the version of the work song 'berta, berta' performed in the film version of 'the piano lesson,' check out this video.

to hear a live version of the song (froma staged reading of 'the piano lesson') check out this stunning performance at nyc greenspace.