This captivating and catchy electronic band combines digitally-created chiptune/bitpop sounds with traditional instrumentation for a funky pop vibe. With influences as varied as Japanese pop, French electronica, video games and absurdist comedy, this New York City-based group is not to be missed. The band’s discography includes albums Power Supply, Dawn Metropolis, Endless Fantasy, USA and music for the video game adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
UMD theatre alumni create 15-minute plays that deliver a big impact. Led by rising playwrights Ann Fraistat (2010), Shawn Fraistat (2005), Moyenda Kulemeka (2016) and James Nelson (2017), these commissions are wholly written, directed, stage managed and acted by UMD alumni.
This performance is a part of the NextNOW Fest Alumni Commissioning Project, which supports the creation of new work by alumni of the UMD School of Music and the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.
This 23-year-old rapper from Gaithersburg’s is influenced by multiple musical genres and styles, but his sound is uniquely his own. Known for his passion and straight talk, he sums it up as: “Everything I do musically is a rebel.” In the past year he has dropped two well-received albums, Simple Criticismand UsVsRobots. This performance will be one of his first shows since releasing his latest project, Mrs. Claire’s Basement.
Enjoy a night of great entertainment at College Park and UMD's exciting new space! Spoken word artist Carlos Andres Gomez, comedian Ryan Conner and musician Madison McFerrin will perform and share their stories and experiences through music, comedy and performance.
MilkBoy ArtHouse is a neighborhood gathering place for eclectic performances and creative dining. Formed in partnership by MilkBoy Philadelphia and The Clarice, this campus/community venue is where emerging art and pop culture collide.
Dreaming Zenzile is a modern jazz play based on the extraordinary life of late South African singer and political activist Miriam Makeba. Written by vocalist & songwriter Somi, the play features both original music and reinterpretations of Makeba’s popular repertoire through the modern jazz idiom and small ensemble arrangements.
Inventive, hyper contemporary and unique, the TEMPO 72-Hour Composition Project gives composition students from the UMD School of Music 72 hours to create new music. Hear the outcome of this composition challenge as the graduate student-run contemporary music ensemble TEMPO performs these pieces.
An educator, rapper and multimedia artist, Narcy is one of the most prominent voices in Canadian hip-hop to address the complexities of being young, Arab and Muslim in a post-9/11 world. His lyrics merge news, history and political analysis with the evolving sounds and concepts coming out of the hip-hop community in the U.S. and beyond.
It’s a dance party, but with a twist! Armed with a set of wireless headphones, listen to one of two live DJs, both playing totally different musical styles. This silent dance party is surreal, bizarre and outrageously fun! Presented in partnership with UMD’s Student Entertainment Events (SEE).
This show is composed of solo singing, Chinese traditional dance, Peking opera, Chinese Wushu (Kongfu) and symphony pieces, with half of the performers directly from China. In addition, a few Wushu Champions will display their unique skills.
Known as “Colombian darling” and “Soundsister,” Lido Pimienta jumps back and forth from electronic beats, analog synths and Afro-Colombian rhythms to out-of-this-world chanting. The release of her first album Color LP opened the gate for several collaborations with artists in Canada and around the world, making her one of the most prolific songwriter, lyricist and an improv virtuoso of her generation.
