Fables Of Faubus

Song Introduction

"Fables of Faubus" is a powerful jazz composition by Charles Mingus, released in 1959. The song serves as a satirical critique of Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus, who opposed the integration of Little Rock Central High School during the Civil Rights Movement. Through its intense and expressive melodies, Mingus conveys his condemnation of racial segregation and injustice. The piece is celebrated for its bold political statement and its fusion of bebop and orchestral jazz elements, highlighting Mingus's role in using music as a form of social commentary.