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Showcasing Mem Nahadr

October 2, 2015 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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An event every day that begins at 8:00 pm, repeating until October 3, 2015

Mem Nahadr, a "diva-enigma" with a multi-octave vocal range, is showcasing her new release, FEMME FRACTALE: An Opera of Reflection: fusing soul, funk, classical and jazz; relishing all the post-Laurie Anderson shapeshifting new technology affords.

“...This record pushes the boundaries of where vocalization can go."

All About Jazz, 15 July 2015

"Mem’s voice takes the center stage on a number of arias

[on] a complex album filled with intricacies..."

Black Grooves, 1 August 2015

As with her highly-regarded 2009 release, ECLECTICISM, Nahadr "simply arrests the listener with ... with a grace that puts gospel and opera in near perfect balance….  Basically, she gets the theatre of song.”

BBC UK, December 2009

 (75 mins.)

Details

Date:
October 2, 2015
Time:
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Event Categories:
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Website:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/showcasing-mem-nahadr-tickets-18589159677?aff=es2

Venue

UForge Gallery
767 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 United States
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Phone
(617) 553-4480
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Organizer

African Repertory Troupe, Inc.
Phone
857.333.3513
Email
move4art@gmail.com
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Not for profit or community group

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