The Capitol Theatre
(Sinixt Nation and the Yaqan Nukiy (Ktunaxa), Nelson BC)
FUSION
Project Title: FUSION
Dance Artist: Jessica McMann
Nelson: February 22th and 23th, 2023
World-renowned composer and Kora Virtuoso Tunde Jegede, Cree hoop-dancer and musician Jessica McMann, and international classical violinist Daniel Bhattacharya combine for a unique collaboration which will see the development and presentation of a multi-disciplinary piece showcased on the Capitol Theatre stage. Jessica will also be leading a community workshop exposing 25 youth (16 yrs and up) to creative dance grounded in Indigenous ways.
On the 23rd of February, there will be an evening performance at the Capitol Theatre as part of our Season Series.
“Fusion is a unique melding of artistic genres. The collaboration of world-renowned composer and Kora Virtuoso Tunde Jegede, Cree hoop-dancer and musician Jessica McMann and international classical violinist Daniel Bhattacharya combine for a unique partnership of music and dance.”
Fusion Workshop February 22nd
This workshop will start with a presentation of the instruments and then a performance of works for kora and violin, followed by a discussion on writing for these instruments and how current media has used and combined these genres.Tunde and Daniel will explain and discuss the Griot Tradition of West Africa and how this combines with western classical music. They will share a discussion on their performance on hundreds of Hollywood soundtracks and collaborations with some of the greatest musicians of our day through their nearly 40-year-old friendship!
Fusion Performance February 23rd
You've likely heard a beautiful violin player or two before but have you ever heard a master Kora player or witnessed a Cree Hoop Dancer in person? How about all 3 at once?! Fusion is a unique melding of artistic genres. The collaboration of world-renowned composer and Kora Virtuoso Tunde Jegede, Cree hoop-dancer and musician Jessica McMann and international classical violinist Daniel Bhattacharya combine for a unique partnership of music and dance.”
Artists
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Daniel Bhattacharya
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Tunde Jegede
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Jessica McMann