Known for combining shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects, and live music, Manual Cinema explores the beauty and horror of creation through a reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein.
A leader in the renaissance of British Jazz, London-born multi-instrumentalist SHABAKA has performed classical concertos with major orchestras, fronted significant bands and released critically acclaimed albums.
This innovative string quartet's latest program, Rhythm Nation, explores works that draw inspiration from a wide range of American rhythmic traditions.
Called “one of the most formidable microphone mavens in the game” (Okayplayer), Sa-Roc makes Hip Hop in which skills serve social change and rhymes always have reasons.
North Carolina’s Solemn Brigham blends indie rap, blues, rock, and even old Hollywood, in original songs that draw in listeners with thoughtful and inspired lyrics.
Samora Pinderhughes is a composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist known for deep examinations of sociopolitical issues and the skilled use of art as activism.
Headed by a powerhouse trio that includes Pharoahe Monch, th1rt3en stands out for its live instrumentation, old-school grit, and incisive lyrics with deep perspective on the world today.
The award-winning Goldmund Quartet continues to rise to the top of its generation with performances that capture chamber music’s deep interiority and bring it out for all to experience.
