City of Asylum
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Join us for an evening of global freedom music with the award-winning revolutionary jazz ensemble The Afro Yaqui Music Collective performing from their 2021 album, Maroon Futures. The Afro Yaqui Music Collective is a postcolonial big band which imagines a world where many worlds fit. Their music draws from mainstream jazz, the avant-garde, and traditional forms... more →
Join us for the regional premier and unreleased screening of “TROPICAL MALADY,” a film by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, hosted by ReelQ. This program includes an exclusive interview with the film’s directors and some of the subjects involved in the making of the film. Film synopsis: ‘Winner of the Special Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film... more →
Vocalist Kathy Connor is featured singing her repertoire of off-the-beaten-path American songbook standards along with hand picked Jazz compositions from many eras. Kathy's son, Tony DePaolis, will play bass along with pianist Clifford Barnes.
The KENTE AT HOME Series - Featuring Guitarist Dan Wilson Guitarist Dan Wilson grew up in Akron, Ohio, spending most of his youth within the church community, where his musical path began. His major guitar influences include Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, and George Benson. However, his musical identity has been shaped by everything... more →
This collaboration taps into the work of three prolific and iconic composers: Charles Mingus, Henry Mancini and Thelonius Monk. Pittsburgh musicians Tania Grubbs, Jeff Grubbs, Alton Merrell and James Johnson III have curated an eclectic night of music by incorporating their unique arrangements into the legacy these masterful composers have left behind. To top it off, dancers from THE PILLOW PROJECT, directed by Pearl Ann Porter will join with improvisatory movement, sprinkled throughout the concert.
*Please note there are two ways to view this film: screened in person at the Sampsonia Way Tent or live-streamed online via City of Asylum @ Home. Both options are free but advanced registration is required. To join us at the tent, click "Attend in-person" above To tune-in from home, click "Watch online" above About... more →
In honor of Juneteenth, 1Hood Media will host an outdoor celebration of black art in Pittsburgh at the Sampsonia Way Tent. Hosted in collaboration Mikael Owunna, Larry Ossei-Mensah, Orange Barrel Media and the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Join us for an afternoon of music, performances, a visual art fair, and free food.4-8pmFree to attend and no... more →
*Please note there are two ways to view this performance: in person at the Sampsonia Way Tent or live-streamed online via City of Asylum @ Home. Both options are free but advanced registration is required. To join us at the tent, click "Attend in-person" aboveTo tune-in from home, click "Watch online" above About the performance:... more →
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