Wadada Leo Smith Awarded US 2021 Music Fellowship |
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Posted: 03 Feb 2021 at 9:07am |
Tomeka Reid is also among the musicians to receive a $50,000 cash award
“We are grateful for every artist whose artmaking, music, writing, and more is helping us to navigate and cope through this harrowing time in our country,” said United States Artists President & CEO Deana Haggag. “The 2021 USA Fellows are a testament to the power of art in shaping the world around us and navigating its complexities. Artists do so much for our communities, and we are grateful to be able to support these 60 incredible practitioners and welcome them into the United States Artists fellowship.” In 2019, Smith released Rosa Parks: Pure Love. An Oratorio of Seven Songs. His 2016 collaboration with Vijay Iyer, A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke, was named Best New Music. Among Reid’s works is the 2018 Dave Rempis and Joshua Abrams collaboration Ithra. from https://pitchfork.com Edited by snobb - 03 Feb 2021 at 9:07am |
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