Aquil "AQ” Charlton, Arts + Public Life/Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture Artist-In-Residence, expands upon his recent works inspired by radical songwriter and soul producer, Eugene McDaniels. This two-part set will feature a combination of rap songs in Charlton's soulfully witty style and improvisational synthesizer compositions. Charlton will be accompanied by Justin Boyd, of Stereo Genius, on drums; Charlie Coffeen of Sidewalk Chalk on keys; Saleh Says on vocals; Rico Sisne...
Aquil "AQ” Charlton, Arts + Public Life/Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture Artist-In-Residence, expands upon his recent works inspired by radical songwriter and soul producer, Eugene McDaniels. This two-part set will feature a combination of rap songs in Charlton's soulfully witty style and improvisational synthesizer compositions. Charlton will be accompanied by Justin Boyd, of Stereo Genius, on drums; Charlie Coffeen of Sidewalk Chalk on keys; Saleh Says on vocals; Rico Sisney of House of Whales & Sidewalk Chalk, on vocals and keys; and Nick "Spacemod" Wilson, of Wheat Paste Viaducts, on synthesizers.
About the artist: As a songwriter and electronic musician, Charlton weaves his active imagination, dry wit, and political leanings into rich stories and hyperbolic rants. Raised on experimental jazz and space funk, his production sensibilities balance his intense lyrical content with synthesized melodies and throbbing grooves. An accomplished performer, Charlton has led hip-hop and soul band Animate Objects, and traveled to Pakistan as a hip hop Cultural Ambassador for the U.S. Department of State. His recent expansion into electronic musicianship with experimental trio Wheat Paste Viaducts permits Charlton to transition effortlessly into synthesizer-based, solo jazz performance.
This event is FREE.
Presented by Arts + Public Life.
This event is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in these events should contact Arts + Public Life for assistance at 773.702.9724 or artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu.
