Sun Ra Arkestra + Tender Buttons

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Event type: Ages 19+

SUN RA ARKESTRA (https://sunrastrut.bandcamp.com/album/living-sky)

Sun Ra founded the Sun Ra Arkestra in Chicago in 1955. He was among the earliest pioneers of the synthesizer and the free jazz revolution of the 1960's. Sun Ra sent a strong spiritual and musical message to his musicians and they are devoted to it. When he added more and more members they went from band to big band to ARKESTRA.

The Sun Ra Arkestra are known for their live performances that combine big-band swing, space-age jazz, singing, dancing, chanting, bright colors and Afro-pageantry. The Arkestra has been at the forefront of Afro-futurism since their inception.

The Arkestra's 2020 album "Swirling" was nominated for a Grammy Award for best big band jazz ensemble recording. The Arkestra continue to travel the globe on their Inter-Galactic tour. Recent highlights include the Kennedy Center with Solange, the Berlin Opera House and New York City shows at Radio City Music Hall and a Christmas night benefit with Yo La Tengo.

Space is the Place!

TENDER BUTTONS (https://soundcloud.com/akash-bansal)

Akash Bansal is a writer, filmmaker, DJ and programmer based in Toronto. Over the past 8 years they have hosted radio residencies on the Lot Radio, n10as, TRP and CHRY. They have co-organized Pillow Talk, an experimental dance party since 2016. They are currently developing an avant-turntablism score in collaboration with Christopher Willes that will be performed at the Music Gallery's upcoming X Avant Festival.

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