Matana Roberts: The Emotional Journey of Coin Coin and Beyond

Thursday Mayhem 14 10PM-2AM
Hosted by Naysayer

Matana Roberts is a musician, playing the alto saxophone. She works in performance using sound, movement, theater, dance, poetry and more to bring to the listener a complex interpretation of human experience. With a mix of improvisation and structure her works are redefining what and how story telling look and may be presented. Focusing on the first three chapters of her epic piece, "Coin Coin", as well as interviews, and selections of her other works, the special will provide an overview of this extremely important musician and dynamic force in the world of jazz and performance at large.