Enter the hidden worlds among the branches of five of Africa's most iconic trees. A majestic baobab uses its hollow trunk to store water in case of drought; while in Botswana, the flamboyant sausage tree seduces pollinators with its bright flowers and oversized fruit. Prepare to be startled by the incredible animal activity they inspire--some never before seen on film.
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DanceWorks Presents IN-WARD At Harbourfront Centre Theatre This December
by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2022
How can we ever truly perceive others' experiences without confronting our own biases? DanceWorks presents IN-WARD, a unique dance experience depicting the complex, contradictory nature of human emotions through a performance interweaving two seemingly contradictory styles of dance: hip-hop and c...
Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project & 150 Media Stream Present COLOR IN MOTION An Activation and Installation
by A.A. Cristi - October 13, 2022
The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project at The University of Chicago's Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts and 150 Media Stream present Color in Motion, a dance film featuring Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, on view through November 16, 2022 at 150 N Riverside Plaza, a commerci...
NORTH THE MUSICAL Premieres At Chandler Center For The Arts Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 07, 2022
Chandler Center for the Arts brings the premiere of NORTH, a vibrant new musical theater production conceived and created by writer and composer Ashli St. Armant, in November 2022....
Ragamala Dance Company to Present FIRES OF VARANASI at Soorya Festival This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - October 05, 2022
Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy's Ragamala Dance Company, now in its 30th year, presents Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim at the 45th Annual Soorya Festival on October 11-17, 2022 at various locations in Kerala, India. This six-performance engagement is part of Ragamala's 22/23 Season, whi...
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Premieres An Homage To Quincy Jones at Auditorium Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago's landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) proudly presents Deeply Rooted Dance Theater—a Chicago-based African-American contemporary dance company—in a one-night-only performance Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the theatre's Chicago Dance series. ...
N.A. Premiere Of Serge Aimé Coulibaly's WAKATT Comes to NYU Skirball
by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2022
NYU Skirball will present the North American premiere of Faso Danse Théâtre's Wakatt, choreographed by Serge Aimé Coulibaly with live music by Magic Malik Orchestra, on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 pm at NYU Skirball....
Myles Frost, Ariana DeBose & More Make Ebony's Power 100 List
by Nicole Rosky - September 21, 2022
EBONY has just announced its 2022 Power 100 list, honoring the remarkable achievements of African-Americans across industries on October 29th, 2022....
Michael McArthur Releases Jacquire King-Produced Sophomore Album 'Milky Stars'
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022
Recorded in Nashville and produced by Grammy-winner Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon, James Bay, Kaleo, Modest Mouse), the sophomore effort is rooted in McArthur's own mix of rock, raw soul, and lushly layered indie folk. Listen to the new album and watch a new music video. Plus, check out up...
Deeply Rooted Performs At Navy Pier, September 25
by A.A. Cristi - September 08, 2022
In September, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater performs free at Navy Pier and launches its fall roster of Dance Education programs. ...
Emily Elbert Releases New Single 'Stream of Consciousness'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2022
After having spent much of the past few years focusing on co-writes, studio sessions, and tours for industry peers such as Gwen Stefani, Esperanza Spalding, Leon Bridges, Sara Bareilles, Jacob Collier, Jenny Lewis, and many others, Woven Together is Elbert’s first album of original music since 201...
Theatre Horizon Presents World Premiere of TOWN, A New Play With Music Written By and For The Residents Of Norristown, PA
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2022
Theatre Horizon, located in Norristown, the county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has been eagerly preparing for the world premiere of TOWN, a new work with music written by and for the residents of Norristown. ...
Rooted Releases New Single 'Dime a Dozen'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2022
Rooted is composed of five middle school rockers, singer-songwriters Maddox Lim and Genevieve Thai, Valen Shieh on bass guitar, Karissa Lee on guitar, and Selina Ye on keyboard and synth. The track was written by Maddox Lim, and produced, mixed, and mastered by singer-songwriter and producer Bernard...
Emily Elbert Shares New Single 'For Free'
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022
The track also prominently features the funk-tinged guitar playing of Dylan Day (Amos Lee, Grace Potter, Nick Hakim, Ethan Gruska), a friend of Elbert who played alongside her in Jenny Lewis’ band, and follows the previous single “Not Alone,” for which Elbert shared a live video performance ...
Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project Announces FREE Concert - Reclamation: The Spirit of Black Dance in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - July 19, 2022
As part of the City of Chicago’s Year of Chicago Dance, the Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) present the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project in Reclamation: The Spirit of Black Dance in Chicago....
BRIC CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! Presents Ragamala Dance Company: Sacred Earth With Live Music, July 22
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2022
Ragamala Dance Company's Sacred Earth will be presented on July 22, 2022 at 8pm as part of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! At the Lena Horne Bandshell, 9th Street & Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY....
Ragamala Dance Company's SACRED EARTH to be Presented as Part of BRIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 30, 2022
Celebrate Brooklyn! At the Lena Horne Bandshell, 9th Street & Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY. Sacred Earth is an enchanting work for seven dancers and five musicians that explodes with color, rhythm, and ecstatic movement....
Lukka Returns With 'Wisdom Of The Sun' To Announce New LP 'Something Human'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022
Lukka, the brainchild of German-born, New York City-based artist Franzi Szymkowiak, released her latest single + video, “Wisdom of the Sun” today to announce her sophomore album, Something Human, for an August 26. Plus, watch the music video for the new single!...
Deeply Rooted to Perform New Work Q AFTER DARK at Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks
by A.A. Cristi - June 16, 2022
As part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks program, Deeply Rooted premieres Q After Dark, celebrating the music of Chicago's own Quincy Jones, performed by Deeply Rooted and a super-ensemble of musicians directed by Sam Thousand....
Rooted Releases Debut Single 'Waiting'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022
The young middle-school rockers of Rooted are composed of singer-songwriters Shalom Lim and Genevieve Thai, with Valen Shieh on bass guitar, Karissa Lee on guitar, and Selina Ye on keyboard and synth. “Waiting” intrigues listeners with an irresistible melodic hook, combined with heartfelt lyrics...
Sarah Callaghan Comes To Soho Theatre With Brand-New Show REVOLTING
by A.A. Cristi - June 07, 2022
Soho Theatre will welcome back award-winning comedian Sarah Callaghan who will take in three nights from 7th – 9th July with her brand-new show, Revolting....
A SKETCH OF NEW YORK Launches This Weekend!
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2022
A Sketch Of New York launches this weekend! A satirical comedy show in the vein of classic New York sketch theater, A Sketch of New York mocks the absurdity of our own lives in the capital of the world....
Helen Simoneau Danse Returns To The American Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022
Helen Simoneau Danse announces summer performances in St. Louis, MO; Durham, NC; and Miami, FL. Featuring the world premiere of Delicate Power at the American Dance Festival on June 23, 2022, Helen Simoneau Danse will then perform two engagements at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center: first as pa...
Helen Simoneau Danse to Premiere New Dance at Dance St. Louis
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022
In addition, Helen Simoneau Danse will premiere a new duet at Dance St. Louis on May 27, 2022, and Simoneau is also being commissioned by both Charlotte Ballet and Oregon Ballet Theatre for their upcoming 22/23 seasons....
Deeply Rooted to Receive Highest Level of Support from the University of Chicago's Community Programs Accelerator
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2022
On May 18, the Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago announced that Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is one of two organizations joining the Accelerator's 2022/2023 nonprofit cohort at the Core level. The organization will receive $50,000 in grant funding along with intense, focused...
Marc Broussard Will Appear in Concert at Chandler Center For The Arts in November
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022
Channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock, pop and funk, MARC BROUSSARD comes to Chandler Center for the Arts November 12 at 7:30 pm....
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