Julian Davis Reid
Shannon Harris
The AfriClassical Futures Series continues with Julian Davis Reid's trio Circle of Trust, and a solo performance from Dark Matter Residency alumni Shannon Harris. Reid's trio will present his original compositions. Reid writes, "With the advent of AI and the crumbling reputation of longstanding institutions like the Church and political leaders, we are experiencing an erosion of trust. So it is incumbent to keep practicing trust. Music is one of those places to practice it. Whether listener or performer, you can practice trusting the sounds and the people making them. When we think about music this way, we can transfer that spirit of trust from music to our circles of trust wherever we find them (God, our neighbors, ourselves, our families)." The band will have Micah Collier on bass and Wes Julien. We’ll then have a solo improvisation performance from Dark Matter Residency alumni Shannon Harris with his Sonic Air Improv project which seeks to transform ultrasonic energy into cosmic classical experiences. Following the live performances the artists will engage in a conversation with pianist, composer, and current Dark Matter Resident, Sharon Udoh. It will be a beautiful night not to miss. Music at 8pm.
The AfriClassical Series seeks to foreground the under-recognized achievements and challenges of African American composers and performers working in classical music. The series gives audiences the opportunity to hear their work, and it gives the artists an opportunity to discuss their work, their experiences, goals, and hopes for the future.
Artist Bios
Julian Davis Reid (M.Div., Candler School of Theology) is an artist-theologian who uses words and music to invite us into the restful lives we were created to live. A musician, speaker, and writer, Julian offers his contemplative-musical program Notes of Rest across the nation and he plays internationally with various musical outfits including The JuJu Exchange and Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few. He is a Fellow of Theological Education Between the Times and consults with the grassroots organization Fearless Dialogues. Julian writes about faith, music, Blackness, and rest on his Substack “Julian’s Note,” and his work has been featured in Sojourners and Downbeat. He and his wife Carmen live in his hometown Chicago.
Shannon Harris’ career spans the vast landscape of sound science. As an international DJ, musician, composer, anthropologist, ethnomusicologist, label owner, videographer, Qi Gong instructor, humanitarian, pro-activist, healer, and Audio Pharmacologist™/Frequency Pharmacist™, Shannon explores obscure territories, regions, genres, styles, and traditions through his work in the Healing Arts.
His journey in the fields of art and music spans four decades, six continents, and numerous cultural and spiritual traditions. Since 2003, Shannon has been initiated into many international indigenous modalities. Shannon bridges his healing arts, science, energy medicine, and live entrainment performances under his unique brand, "Audio Pharmacology™". Through his recent creation known as an Immersive Audio Songbook™ called "AfriFuTrinity: Quantum Cosmic Futures©", he has been selected by Carnegie Hall for their 2022 Afrofuturism Festival. In 2021, Shannon launched a healing performance arts experience entitled "Sonic Air Improv©.” Through Sonic Air Improv he was invited twice as a headliner for the OX-Bow School for Art and YogaCare's 7th Anniversary fundraiser. Currently, Shannon is exploring the uses of generative music, brain/body entrainment, mindfulness, non-traditional instruments, neurodiverse curriculum and energy medicine to assist others with coping with societal, professional and personal mental and physical wellness.
$15 / $10 w/ Student ID - Tickets Available at the Door
AfriClassical Futures Series is presented with support from the Joyce Foundation.