Staged Affairs
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Curumin: like summer on record
Japan Pop Show (Quannum, 2008) was an album I first really heard in winter. A smart blend of samba and turntablism, with a smattering of funk and soulful hooks, I realized then that Curumin’s sound was built for summer. According to the New York Daily News: “It’s to Curumin’s credit that he kneaded this thick sonic dough into something not just…
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Into Africa: 1 to check out… Les Nubians at Green Dolphin Street
The world-renowned French-Cameroonian sisters will be in Chicago this Thursday, ready to share their fusion of traditional African rhythms, jazz, and future-sonic soul. Not to be missed. Start Time: Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 9:00pm Location: Green Dolphin Street Street: 2200 N Ashland Ave City/Town: Chicago, IL http://www.lesnubians.com $25 Adv. $30 DOS (Brown Paper Tickets) http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/69712…
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“The Exchange” of Color and Sound at HPAC
Thanks to Tricia Hersey-Patrick for the heads-up on this one… www.trescolony.com “The Exchange” Curated by Tres & Kevin Coval @ Hyde Park Art Center 5307 S. Hyde Park Blvd Chicago, IL 60615 Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 @ 6pm Featuring artwork and performances by… Amanda Williams / Clifton Henri / Avery R. Young / Kevin Coval…
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The Art of Development: Marguerite Horberg’s Portoluz
In the news: a whole new vision of performance, development, art, and change! Originally published in CHICAGO WEEKLY…. By: Veronica Gonzales Envision this: a creative haven for artists both local and global to come together and encourage the economic growth of a community. A neighborhood place where artists, intellectuals, community activists, students, and visitors can…
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Jaema Joy Berry: You Can’t Dance out the Side of Your Mouth
From performing arts space Links Hall…. Quirky, funny, and sincere, with accompaniment ranging from jazz piano to the sound of tap dancing, Chicago choreographer Jaema Joy Berry explores the simplicity of movement in the context of human and musical interaction. Running: Friday – Saturday June 19-20, 8pm Sunday, June 21, 7pm 3435 N Sheffield Ave…
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Tonight. Tango on Chicago Avenue with the A.R.O.M.A. crew…
This month A.R.O.M.A. presents “Passions of Argentina” featuring the music, dance and culture of Argentina. Djs Shannon Harris and Joe Bryl along with Argentinean natives, DJs David and Abel Pardo will play Tango and South American influenced rhythms. Live Tango performances by Tango Eclectique’s Maria Alferov and Humberto Decima. Live VJ show by Galina Shevchenko,…
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Black Slang at the Shrine… and it’s all good
Chicago’s own young, vivrant, soulful, jazz ensemble Black Slang (featuring Corey Wilkes on trumpet and Yaw on vocals) performed this past weekend at new South Loop Venue The Shrine. The group draws as much influence from Herbie Hancock as Mos Def, and pushes the boundaries of musical genres til barely a shred remain. Black Slang…
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The Shrine is Here!
Just what the doctor ordered, as far as I’m concerned… It’s the long awaited club, The Shrine. Tonight, a star is born in the South Loop. Created by Joe Russo (the man that brought us nightlife legend The Funky Buddah Lounge), The Shrine combines top shelf live entertainment, dancers, and music, like the clubs in…
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Mingus Awareness Project TONIGHT!
Tonight, a group of musicians will gather at The Hideout to celebrate the life and music of Charles Mingus, and to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Mingus, an American musical hero who died of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), is one of the greatest figures in jazz history. His bass playing, compositions and philosophy have…
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