Premiere New York Premiere
Country of Origin United States
Description Acclaimed composer-violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) returns to BAM with an invigorating new production fueled by DBR's inimitable mash-up of pop, hip-hop, and classical music. The third and final installment of a multi-year BAM commission that includes One Loss Plus (2007 Next Wave) and Darwin's Meditation for The People of Lincoln (2008 Next Wave), Symphony for the Dance Floor features hip-hop artist Lord Jamar (founding member of Brand Nubian, HBO's Oz), Bessie Award-winning singer, songwriter, and performance artist Cynthia Hopkins, photography and video by Jonathan Mannion, and choreography by Millicent Johnnie (Urban Bush Women).
Post-Show Artist Talk with Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) October 14 2011.
Identifier 2011f.00989