The Beauty of the Protest: The Music of Judah Adashi

The event will be held on Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. in DeMeester Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public.

Performers to include:
Vocalists Matte Black & Ayodele Owolabi
Cellist Lavena Johanson
Pianist Kenneth Osowski

With special appearances by:
Poet Tariq Touré
Artist/Musician Paul Rucker

The music of composer Judah Adashi (b. 1975), grounded in the classical tradition and imbued with soul and pop influences ranging from Nina Simone to Björk, has been described as “beguiling” (Alex Ross, New Yorker), “elegant” (Steve Smith, Boston Globe), and “impassioned” (Will Robin, Bandcamp). His most recent work is focused on the interplay between art and activism, guided by a belief that the creation and performance of new music can bear witness to injustice, bring together diverse constituencies, create space for empathy, and serve as a call to action.