The event is part of the COMPOSERS INTERVIEWING COMPOSERS initiative. Guest composer at the event: Sebastián Zubieta.

Hypercube premieres groundbreaking new works by Ashkan Behzadi and Rick Burkhardt for saxophone, electric guitar, piano and percussion. Rick Burkhardt's "Feed" channels the composer's distinctive voice in a wondrous exploration of letter writing and mail communication over the centuries while Ashkan Behzadi's "afaint:afar" tempts the listener into a world of mesmorizing cycles and timbral curiosity.

Described as an “emerging musician” by Bradley Zeve of Monterey County Weekly, and as “on [her] way to becoming a jazz staple” and “a young musician to keep abreast of” by Ron Scott of New York Amsterdam News, Akili is a trumpeter and composer making a steady and impactful mark on the New York jazz scene.

Join Bronx Arts Ensemble and The Mall at Bay Plaza for an afternoon of vibrant African drumming and dance in celebration of Black History Month! Enjoy a live performance by BAE teaching artist Yahaya Kamate and the Kamate Traders at The Mall’s food court on the 3rd floor.

This event is part of the 5th annual Black History Month Luncheon hosted by Council Member Kevin C. Riley and the Mall at Bay Plaza.

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