With words, humor, and extreme hip-hop energy, the Mayhem Poets raise poetry to a playful and powerful new level. Having been dubbed "an amazing ride" by the New York Times, this mind-boggling performance has been described as "The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert." These theatre-trained, comedically gifted, lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend raw elements of poetry with hip-hop, theater, and comedy to reveal truths on contemporary issues. Recommended grades: 6-12
With words, humor, and extreme hip-hop energy, the Mayhem Poets raise poetry to a playful and powerful new level. Having been dubbed "an amazing ride" by the New York Times, this mind-boggling performance has been described as "The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert." These theatre-trained, comedically gifted, lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend raw elements of poetry with hip-hop, theater, and comedy to reveal truths on contemporary issues. Recommended grades: 6-12
Featuring multi-instrumentalist Steven Salcedo's Latin-Soul Group, this engaging performance for students will explore the history of how Afro Latin music was born out of the New York City melting pot of the 1950s and 1960s, leading to the birth of funk and hip-hop through the lens of Latin music icons such as Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and more.
Featuring multi-instrumentalist Steven Salcedo's Latin-Soul Group, this engaging performance for students will explore the history of how Afro Latin music was born out of the New York City melting pot of the 1950s and 1960s, leading to the birth of funk and hip-hop through the lens of Latin music icons such as Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and more.
This family-friendly concert invites you to embark on a captivating journey through the rich history of how Afro Latin music was born out of the New York City melting pot of the 1950s and 1960s, leading to the birth of funk and hip-hop through the lens of Latin music icons Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and more. Get ready to groove to the infectious rhythms of Steven Salcedo's Latin-Soul Group, a high-energy collective that features a blend of horns, percussionists, and vocalists. It's a musical journey you won't want to miss! Running time: 70 minutes
Praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) are a dynamic trio whose stimulating musical experiences inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine. With a repertoire spanning the baroque era to the Jazz Age to today's Billboard Hot 100 chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that transport audiences through a multitude of styles, moods, and genres. Based in Washington, D.C., TSQ has been described by D.C.'s leading news network WUSA9 as 'school teachers by day and concert performers by night.' TSQ's dedication, service, and innovative work in the field of music education has been acknowledged with various accolades. Most recently, they have entered a partnership with the Save The Music Foundation to present a series of professional development workshops for performing arts educators around the country on 'Social Emotional Learning in the Arts Classroom' and 'Trauma-Informed Centered Arts Classrooms' as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2022, TSQ released its third album titled 'RISE,' which sonically addresses the...
Multiple Grammy Award–winning jazz legend Herbie Hancock joins us for an Artist Spotlight performance in the Wu Tsai Theater. Program details will be announced at a later date.
Hailing from South Korea, Coreyah is a mesmerizing psychedelic Korean folk music group. With six talented members, they skillfully blend Korean traditional instruments, captivating vocals, guitar, and percussion to create their unique sound. Since their debut in 2010, Coreyah has been at the forefront of a musical revolution, fusing contemporary ethnic and popular sounds while preserving the essence of traditional Korean instruments. Their innovative approach knows no bounds, drawing inspiration from diverse genres like Anglo-American rock, Balkan gypsy, and captivating rhythms from South America and Africa.