Yaw Agyeman
Eva Supreme
The first AfriClassical Futures Series of 2024 will feature interdisciplinary artist Yaw Agyeman. He works primarily as a musician/sound designer but has an extensive theater background and makes work as a photographer. Yaw's work addresses language and sound as cultural currency. He is also interested in the documents and legacies of families, particularly his own. For this engagement Yaw will present new compositions for voice, woodwinds, electronics, and piano. He’ll be joined by Sharon Udoh on piano and Ben LaMar Gay on horn and electronics. There will be an opening set from Eva Supreme. The performances will be followed by a group discussion including the performers.
Artist Bios
Yaw Agyeman is an interdisciplinary performing artist born in Chicago. He works primarily as a musician/sound designer but also has an extensive theater background (actor) and makes work as a photographer. Yaw's work addresses language and sound as cultural currency. He is also interested in the documents and legacies of families, particularly his own. Most recently, as a Mellon Fellow, Yaw is researched the archives of the Stony Island Arts Bank and created a body of work entitled “Dear Old Thing.” He is a vocalist in the band, ‘Black Monks’, led by internationally known artist Theaster Gates. Yaw’s presentation will interrogate the inclination to love and make in a world where demons rule and the price for singing your song may be your very life.
Meet the extraordinary and versatile vocal artist, Eva Supreme, whose stunning voice has graced the stages of theater, opera, jazz, and numerous other musical genres for over a decade. With a rich and soulful timbre, Eva has captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful performances and unmatched vocal range. Hailing from a background deeply rooted in the traditions of gospel and blues, Eva seamlessly transitions between genres, infusing each with her unique flair and emotional depth. Her theatrical journey began at a young age, honing her skills in the spotlight, while her operatic prowess showcases her impeccable vocal control and classical training. Throughout her career, she has garnered critical acclaim for her ability to convey raw emotion through her music, making her a sought-after artist in the world of jazz, where improvisation and storytelling are paramount. With a decade of artistic exploration under her belt, Eva Supreme continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a dynamic and genre-blending vocal artist, inspiring audiences to experience the magic of music in new and profound ways. Eva Supreme is a lover of all things soulful, the definition of a creator in the fullest way. The vocalist, composer, arranger, thespian, producer, dancer, educator, and designer has one taken to heart a quote she lives by, “The only way to do your thing is to do your thing! Listeners can expect to hear melodic & harmonic sounds of the past coupled with textured rhythms with an emphasis on movement. It’s her hope that listeners never forget how the music makes them FEEL, above all else.
$15 / $10 w/ Student ID - Tickets Available at the Door
This series is made possible with the support of the Paul M. Angell Foundation
