Acclaimed five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter & composer Esperanza Spalding comes to The Luckman performing selections from her prolific catalog—plus a preview of her forthcoming project—with a special configuration of two musicians and two dancers. Her work interweaves instrumental music, improvisation, singing, composition, poetry, dance, and storytelling.
She is co-founder and curator of Prismid Inc., a 501c3 that ushers and stewards restorative artist residency and workshop space in Portland, Oregon.
Set to the entrancing sounds of the landmark Philip Glass composition "Glassworks," Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet performs the world premiere of this innovative work. Pianist Hui Wu brings the music to life with virtuosic flair, providing a sonic track that enhances the emotional depth of Rogers’ choreography.
Through his art, Mark Steven Greenfield has been exploring the complexities of the African-American experience, both historically and in contemporary society. Greenfield delves into themes that embody the African-American experiences in such contexts as spiritual practices, social justice, conveyed in his images and compositions.