“Locks’ project feels revelatory in its bridging of the past and future, its blend of old and new. This is uplifting activist jazz for tumultuous times.” —Pitchfork
Conceived initially as part of multimedia artist and activist Damon Locks’s sample-based sound collage work, Black Monument Ensemble (BME) has become a joyously live spectacle that makes unforgettably uplifting music. BME’s vibrant collective of artists, musicians, singers, and dancers draws from the diverse wellspring of Black excellence in Chicago, including Angel Bat Dawid, Dana Hall, and Monique Golding. Together, they create an Afrofuturist gospel that weaves samples, electronic beats, dance, and live music that celebrates the common goals of joy, compassion, and intention.
See Locks in conversation at Walker West Music Academy (760 Selby Ave, St. Paul) the night before the performance. RSVP here to attend this free event.
Ways to Save
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Students Come Early!
Arrive an hour before showtime for $10 in-person rush tickets. One ticket per person with valid student ID.
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Accessibility, Content, and Sensory Notes
Assistive-listening devices are available at the box office. For more information about accessibility or to request additional accommodations for this performance, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.
For more information about accessibility at the Walker, visit our Access page.
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