Sound
Moor Mother & Lonnie Holley
Their project is inspired by the Afrofuturism of the legendary free jazz musician Sun Ra, by his lyrics and by his vision of a world in which the present and the past enter into a dialog to create a brighter future.Programme text
Two visionary artists, poets and travellers of sound are touring together for the first time. Holley is an acclaimed American artist and musician known for his distinctive art, his profound improvised songwriting and his touching live performances. Moor Mother is a musician, poet, and artist who works across a multitude of genres including jazz, punk, hip-hop, classical and spoken word. On stage they will traverse history, identity and social justice through sonic improvisation.