A Tribute to Josephine Baker
A multi-dimensional homage to the first black superstar, "Le Tumulte Noir" celebrates Baker's pioneering Paris revue and pivotal role in the 1927 silent film "Siren of the Tropics." See the feature film with a new original score by Chicago composer (and frequent AAN guest) Renée Baker performed live by the Chicago Modern Orchestra Project, the percussion ensemble Tsukasa Taiko and members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.
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Options for GA: $25.00
General Admission $25.00
Event details date
Saturday, February 29, 2020, 5:00 PM
Description
LOCATION
Buntrock Hall, Symphony Center
PERFORMERS
Chicago Modern Orchestra Project
Tsukasa Taiko
Stan West narrator
Dee Alexander vocals
Cornelius V Johnson's vocals
Jeffrey Burish vocals
Pat Johnson Winston vocals
Vickie Johnson vocals
Rae-Myra Hillard vocals
Kim Jones vocals
Yoseph Henry vocals
Taalib-Din Ziyad vocals
Brandon Brown vocals
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Read: From one Baker to another, a tribute to a pioneering talent
Notes: This is an event by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra African American Network.
To learn more about the AAN, upcoming events, and join, visit cso.org/aan.
A multi-dimensional homage to the first black superstar, "Le Tumulte Noir" celebrates Baker's pioneering Paris revue and pivotal role in the 1927 silent film "Siren of the Tropics." See the feature film with a new original score by Chicago composer (and frequent AAN guest) Renée Baker performed live by the Chicago Modern Orchestra Project, the percussion ensemble Tsukasa Taiko and members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.
Purchase items
Options for GA: $25.00
General Admission $25.00
Event details date
Saturday, February 29, 2020, 5:00 PM
Description
LOCATION
Buntrock Hall, Symphony Center
PERFORMERS
Chicago Modern Orchestra Project
Tsukasa Taiko
Stan West narrator
Dee Alexander vocals
Cornelius V Johnson's vocals
Jeffrey Burish vocals
Pat Johnson Winston vocals
Vickie Johnson vocals
Rae-Myra Hillard vocals
Kim Jones vocals
Yoseph Henry vocals
Taalib-Din Ziyad vocals
Brandon Brown vocals
DISCOVER MORE
Read: From one Baker to another, a tribute to a pioneering talent
Notes: This is an event by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra African American Network.
To learn more about the AAN, upcoming events, and join, visit cso.org/aan.
