“I approach my work as an artist and my reentering the curatorial space through Saint Heron as someone who wants to make historical moments and experiences,” Solange told Vulture.
the lead on this year’s curated music series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for Saint Heron. The series, titled, is comprised of seven shows showcasing themes derived from the historic Black music hall it’s named after.
Eldorado Ballroom was a performance space for blues, jazz, R&B, and pop musicians in Houston’s Third Ward, where Solange is from and where she learned the art of performance. “I approach my work as an artist and my reentering the curatorial space through Saint Heron as someone who wants to make historical moments and experiences,” Solange told. “I’m trying to build an experience from top to bottom, to build a world, to build our own institutions and celebrate our own. That’s what Saint Heron is and what it really strives to do.
Opening on March 30, the series will feature initial performances from Kelela, Res, and KeiyaA.
In September, the series will conclude with “On Dissonance,” a performance of classical and opera pieces from Julia Perry and Patrice Rushen with Davoné Tines.
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