DBR launches Kickstarter Campaign

This is going to be an amazing show. And we need your support.  That’s all we have to say!

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), photography and video by Jonathan Mannion—best known for his striking portraits of Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, and Eminem—and choreography by Millicent Johnnie (Urban Bush Women). DBR’s latest work radiates an infectious raw energy, transforming the stage of the Harvey Theater into an ecstatic dance party.

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Lord Jamar and DBR (photo by Leslie Lyons)

A little piece of Hawaii in NYC

We’ve been waiting for this day to come! We first got introduced to MAKANA about 2 years ago when he performed at the Sage Theater in Times Square, and were immediately amazed by his powerful yet intricate blend of Hawaiian slack-key guitar, folk/rock, and beautiful voice. The New York Times gave a great review of this concert and we’ve been following his career ever since.  He is probably one of the hottest, most in-demang young artists from Hawaii right now (and he and Jake Shimabukuro have performed together too) and we’re totally thrilled to have him back in the Big Apple!

Here is a sample of our favorite song, KOI (Current of Life), by MAKANA.