Three-time Grammy winner Wyclef Jean and Soulful Symphony founder and composer Darin Atwater have reimagined the Preakness’s musical elements to reflect a more modern interpretation.

Atwater will arrange, orchestrate and oversee the performance of the musical moments at the 145th running of the Preakness tomorrow, October 3, including the National Anthem, Riders Up, and the iconic Call to Post.

Wyclef Jean will lend his experience and creativity to revamping Riders Up, the signal to the jockeys to mount their horses. Jean, Atwater, and Soulful Symphony will also use the time and platform that would have been provided for the “Maryland, My Maryland” performance to reimagine the musical traditions of the Preakness with a fresh piece.

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