Giant Steps Music Presents
music ACTION lab
World Premiere: Global Ensemble for Social Good
October 8, 2016 | 2 & 7:30 PM on Z Space's Main Stage
The Music Action Lab is a social impact accelerator uniting musicians around the world to advance social justice causes and to nurture the next generation of musical changemakers. The ensemble hails from Africa, Asia, South America, and the US.
Over the last month, the musicians from Pakistan, Rwanda, Brazil, Togo, and the US were immersed in a dynamic music residency. In the classroom and in the bandroom, the ensemble worked with industry-leading social change leaders and professional recording artists to create new, original music dedicated to advancing social justice and social good.
Music Action Lab Ensemble
Aisha Fukushima, Vocals USA/Japan
Amen Viana, Guitar Tog
Derek Beckvold, Saxophone, Tabla USA
Farhan Bogra, Rubab, Sitar Pakistan
Icaro Sa, Percussion Brazil
Owen Clapp, Bass USA
Teta, Vocals Rwanda
Tyler Nam Berg, Drums USA
Will Magid, Trumpet USA
