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Art and Soul of Chibuzo at Art And Soul Series At Wellesley College at Wellesley College
Courtesy of Alice Foster McCallum | Posted on January 13, 2014
Where
Wellesley College
Art And Soul Series At Wellesley College
The Susan and Donald Newhouse Center for the Humanities
Wellesley, MA
Map
(781) 283-3623
When
Wed, February 19, 2014
7:00pm
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Musicians
Akili Jamal Haynes
composer / conductorAbout
The Art & Soul of Chibuzo debuts the creative music, dance, and theater ensemble of creative director, composer, and musician, Akili Jamal Haynes. Under Haynes’ direction, the Art and Soul of Chibuzo explores the personal, spiritual, and cultural nature of nothing less than the creative process itself through an innovative hybrid of dance, drumming, music, spoken word, and
theater from across the African diaspora.
A virtuoso on trombone, trumpet, drums, bass, saxophone, and piano, Haynes’ early career found him surrounded by internationally recognized artists such as Wynton Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, Lester Bowie, and Illinois Jacquet on recordings and international stages. His other extensive music performance and instruction credentials include serving as the founder and creative force behind Chibuzo Nation....