KUSHA at the Goethe Institut

Held on the eve of South African Day of Reconciliation, Castle of our Skins presents the US premiere of “Kusha”: an audience-participatory, highly immersive and largely improvised musical work by South African composer Monthati Masebe. Grounded in African sound healing technologies and a desire to preserve South African indigenous soundscapes, “Kusha” will be performed using instruments built during earlier composer-led workshops.

Goethe-Institut Boston

Artists in The Archive

Artists in the Archive: A Round Table Discussion with Carmin Wong and Monthati Masebe Castle of our Skins invites you to a round table discussion led by Carmin Wong (poet, playwright, digital humanist, and Creative-in-Residence at Castle of our Skins) and Monthati Masebe (composer, pianist, African indigenous instrumentalist, and featured guest artist for “Kusha” on December 15th). The discussion will center around the definition of “archive,” what it means for today’s artists, and the different ways people engage with these records. As today’s archives should be a living and ever evolving collection that embodies the centered being of the artist, Carmin and Monthati will reflect on their individual experiences as black women in this space. Also part of the discussion is accessibility to accessing archives, beyond the standard institutional libraries that are present in academia. Participants will dive deeper into decolonizing these spaces that prohibit those from accessing resources, along with brainstorming ways to move forward with practicable access points to view artists’ work. The final part of the conversation will focus on storytelling and the importance of allowing room for speculation and imagination in artistic work. Participants will reflect on how archives can embrace multiple perspectives and discuss ethical approaches for archiving today. Audience participation is encouraged throughout the 60-minute discussion, offering a chance for collaborative engagement.

Castle of Our Skins

Shine On! CLCS

Join us for Shine On!, our family friendly, music-dance-spoken word showcase shining the light on Black artistry! With performances by COOS artists and BSU Fellows, the performance will feature music by legendary Black composers, including Samuel Coleridge Taylor and Undine Smith Moore, paired with sounds from contemporary voices, like Jessie Montgomery and Kendrick Lamar; inter-mingled with spoken word and dance performances. Artists: <a href="https://www.theorganizedsoprano.com/">Kay Patterson</a>, Soprano <a href="http://www.sarahbob.net/">Sarah Bob</a>, Piano Maxwell Fairman, Violin Sydney Scarlett, Violin JeanCaleb Belizaire, Viola <a href="http://violashe.com/">Ashleigh Gordon</a>, Viola <a href="https://www.francescamcneeley.com/">Francesca McNeeley</a>, Cello Díjí Kay, Flute <a href="https://www.janellegilchristdancetroupe.com/">Janelle Gilchrist</a>, Dancer <a href="https://www.mirandalawsondance.com/">Miranda Lawson</a>, Dancer <a href="http://regiegibson.com/">Regie Gibson</a>, Poet Along with original poetry, including “We Shine Bright” by poet and writer, <a href="http://www.u-meleni.com/">U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo</a>

Conservatory Lab Charter School

Shine On! Rockport

Castle of our Skins presents a family friendly, music-dance-spoken word performance that shines the light on Black artistry through solo and chamber works by legendary Black composers like Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Undine Smith Moore as well as contemporary voices like Jessie Montgomery and Kendrick Lamar. These works are presented with a mingling of spoken word as well as contemporary and balletic dance performances. PROGRAM Undine Smith Moore: Love Let the Wind Cry…How I Adore Thee Jessie Montgomery: Source Code Zenobia Powell Perry: Homage Coleridge Taylor-Perkinson: Calvary Ostinato Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Five Negro Melodies Poem (We Shine Bright) Allison Loggins-Hull: Shine Free, Reservations Encouraged Attendees are encouraged to fill out this form for a fun collective visual that will be shown prior to the concert.

Shalin Liu Performance Center

Julia Perry Centennial Concert

In celebration of Julia Perry’s 100th birthyear Castle of our Skins will present a tribute concert featuring newly available and long forgotten gems by Perry – including her most beloved Stabat Mater – and the women who inspired her. Featured Artists: Sarah Bob, piano | Annie Rabbat, violin | Matthew Vera, violin | Ashleigh Gordon, viola | Francesca McNeeley, cello | Junhan Choi, baritone | Alexis Peart, mezzo-soprano | Díjí Kay, flute | Chasity Thompson, clarinet | David Paligora, baritone horn | Sergio Muñoz, viola | Jason Amos, viola | Daniel Doña, viola | Ian Saunders, double bass | Yizhen Wang, double bass Musical Program: Violin Sonata – Irene Britton Smith Prelude for Piano, arr. for string quartet by Hamilton Berry – Julia Perry Au bord de la route, Doute &amp; Le Couteau – Nadia Boulanger Cradle Songs – Julia Perry Stabat Mater – Julia Perry Symphony in One Movement for Violas and String Basses – Julia Perry Quinary Quixotic Songs for Bass-Baritone and Five Instruments – Julia Perry The music of Julia Perry is performed in part with the kind cooperation of The Estate of Julia A. Perry.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Julia Perry Centennial Panel Discussion

Centered around the life and work of Black, disabled 20th-century composer Julia Perry, Castle of our Skins, in partnership with MassArt presents a free panel discussion featuring disability advocates, musicians, and scholars, including Christopher Robinson, Keith Jones, Adrian Anantawan and Berklee professor Aja Burrell Wood. Artists, advocates, and allies are invited to imagine with us how arts and dialogue can build actionable awareness on issues faced by creators of various intersecting identities. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: MassArt does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and is committed to providing accessible programs, meetings, and events to facilitate participation. A guest or outside organization must notify MassArt of any request for a disability accommodation in advance of the event. Late accommodation requests, or requests made the day of the event, may not be possible to provide. Send requests to <a href="mailto:events@massart.edu">events@massart.edu</a> This event is proudly co-presented by Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), the only publicly funded independent art school in the country, and similarly committed to harnessing the transformative power of creativity to inspire individuals, strengthen communities, and enrich our shared experience.

MassArt Design and Media Center Lecture Hall

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