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| #WeAreNeighbor  |  January 10-26, 2025   |  Exchanging Ideas  |  Inspiring Discussion  |  Igniting Change

| #WeAreNeighbor  |  January 10-26, 2025   |  Exchanging Ideas  |  Inspiring Discussion  |  Igniting Change

| #WeAreNeighbor  |  January 10-26, 2025   |  Exchanging Ideas  |  Inspiring Discussion  |  Igniting Change

| #WeAreNeighbor  |  January 10-26, 2025   |  Exchanging Ideas  |  Inspiring Discussion  |  Igniting Change

(black Piece)

10:00 am - 1:00 am (26) (black Piece)“(black Piece) is the Met Gala for African American classical music, blending art and technology to preserve and showcase the legacies of historic composers and conductors in an immersive gallery experience.” 2 Add to DreamList

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(black Piece): Preserving African American Classical Music through Art and Technology

(black Piece) is a revolutionary gallery exhibit that fuses art and cutting-edge technology to honor and preserve the legacies of African American classical composers and conductors. Through immersive displays and interactive experiences, attendees will journey through the history of figures like Francis Frank Johnson, the first African American to publish sheet music and lead public concerts.

The exhibit utilizes innovative elements such as Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, allowing visitors to engage deeper with the artwork by tapping into digital archives and exclusive content. With custom-designed merchandise and a unique combination of visual arts, music, and historical storytelling, (black Piece) offers an unparalleled experience.

This event is more than just a celebration of the past—it’s a bold statement about the future of African American culture and its rightful place in the classical music canon. Join us to experience art in a new dimension, where history meets innovation.

Time

January 24, 2025 10:00 am - January 26, 2025 1:00 am

Location

La Zona -art everywhere

223 w commerce

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