Photo by Charles Meacham
Thrashing through the system and buzz of the electronically generated Gotham, what keeps us solidly planted to this massive spinning ball we live on? Stillness, gravity and the wetness of water.
Eyes shut, in the grip of your fist you hold a glass of water. Sip from the palms, careful not to let any seep through the creases of your finger tips.
Raising the glass to the lips of your kiss.
Traveling waters flow through the system.
Gently opening your mouth, inside it spills.
From its molecular place, to the oceans that conquer and also kill, water makes us howl, purr and gesticulate as we "PERCOLATE". Percolating the power of duos that balance between genres, 3 couples commune to conjure an evening of music and physical prowess. From this place we bring a night of unapologetic sound and ferocious kinesthetics.
About the Artists
Monstah Black produces and designs multi-dimensional works of art for stage and film. Provoking challenging conversations amongst diverse communities, Monstah uses absurdism and surrealism to magnify the idiosyncrasies of humanity.
Through teaching, performance, and lifestyle, BAIRA (Shaina Branfman and Bryan Strimpel) share and probe further into their philosophy: No matter our differences we all move, so we are all the same.
Manchildblack is a recording artist, impresario, tastemaker, DJ, and Creative Director of Hype Life Music and its annual festival celebrating black and brown artists in dance and electronic music.
Tendayi Kuumba is a touring company member of Urban Bush Women, and performs as a dancer and musician.
Performance Program