In his Communal Ancestral Listening Sessions, Michael creates a sense of community and connection by playing recordings of musical forebears who propelled the advancement of the human condition - prompting listeners to voluntarily share what they feel and hear. For this special event, we invite you to connect through the healing, love, and uplift that’s embedded in Black roots music. You will be invited to explore how Black roots music embodies the Black experience – holding the spirit and memory of a people who weave together traditions of the African diaspora. This timely session will provide an engaging, communal, deep dive into Max Roach's music and its importance within the fabric of our culture. Join us!

Max Roach at 100: Communal Ancestral Listening Session with Michael Mwenso

Arnhold Hall

Based on Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln’s seminal album We Insist! Freedom Now Suite, Max 100 is a celebration of Max Roach on his 100th birthday and his collaboration with the incomparable Abbey Lincoln. Led by the “brilliant” (New York Times) Michela Marino Lerman, Michela’s Love Movement is an ensemble comprising some of the most creative, world-renowned tap dancers and musicians. Winner of the Hoofer and Flo-Bert Awards, Michela Marino Lerman is a globally sought-after tap dance artist, performer, choreographer, bandleader, educator, and all-around creative spirit, and the only female lifetime honorary member of the famed Copasetics.

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Aug 22, 2024

Max Roach at 100: Communal Ancestral Listening Session with Michael Mwenso · The New School College of Performing Arts

Jul 27, 2024

Michela Marino Lerman's Love Movement · Bard College

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