Consider It Blacklit: 2023 Film Recommendations

Introduction by founder of Power in the Pen founder Cathie Wright-Lewis. We will talk about the Creation of Power in the Pen workshop in its ninth year of existence and enjoy two powerful readings. This is a unique, cathartic, safe space for writers of poetry and prose to share their stories, hone their writing and oratory skills and receive guidance from published author, poet and certified, spiritual life coach Cathie Wright-Lewis. We welcome you to be inspired by Power in the Pen, where Spirit and expression meet.

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The composer Ches Smith in a collection of excerpts from performances at Roulette featuring Smith on drums, percussion, vibraphone, drum machine, and electronics. The artist provides background on his wide-ranging band projects including a Haitian ceremonial project with drummer Daniel Brevil plus ensembles with Bill Frisell, guitar; Craig Taborn, piano; Matt Maneri, viola; Mary Halvorson, guitar; Devin Hoff, bass, and many more stellar players. Smith's 2024 album, Laugh Ash, will be celebrated in a release concert at Roulette on March 20, 2024.

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 Host Kim Singleton discusses the annual conference and the programs of the International Association of Blacks in Dance with co-executive directors Omar Ingram and Dr. Natasha Moreland Spears. 

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Amazon Prime movie "The UnderDoggs" starring Snoop Dogg.

Vocalist, composer, and electronic musician Charmaine Lee with commentary on and excerpts from four performances at the Roulette concert hall in Brooklyn from 2017-2021 with bits of the works Ceremony and Papillae, an appearance at the Resonant Bodies Festival, plus solos and collaborations with violist Joanna Mattrey, cellist Lester St. Louis, trumpeter Nate Wooley, and electronics with Conrad Tao. Raised by Hong Kong émigrés in Australia, educated at Princeton and New England Conservatory, Charmaine Lee is now a major contributor to the New York experimental music scene. A recipient of Roulette's Van Lier Fellowship, Lee returns to Roulette as part of the Mixology Festival on 10 Feb. 2024.

https://roulette.org/

 So just who is Ebone' Bishop? Learn more about her new show UNLEASHING HUMANITY as she explores conversations with people you know, and those you need to know. An attorney and cultural strategist, Ebone' has something to say, about almost everything and everyone! 

 Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton gives some of her recommendations on 2023 films to stream and watch:

A THOUSAND AND ONE Starring Teyana Taylor 

CHEVALIER Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr 

SURROUNDED Starring Letitia Wright

 H/JACK Starring Idris Elba 

Composer, pianist, educator Angelica Sanchez in commentary alongside excerpts from performances with bassist Michael Formanek, drummers Billy Hart and Hamid Drake, composer/percussionist Susie Ibarra with violinist Jennifer Choi, and a solo at the tribute to jaimie branch. Sanchez returns to Roulette in a new trio with guitarist Brandon Ross and drummer Chad Taylor on 16 January 2024.

 https://roulette.org/ 

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