Arising out of the elements that drew musician Yiyi Orozco and dancer Ela Razon together - the rhythms, sound, and movement of flamenco - SonDeBaril’s live performances inspire audiences with breathtaking flamenco artistry and the raw, electrifying power of this age-old yet ever-evolving art form.
SonDeBaril’s commitment to nurturing flamenco and expanding its presence in the Washington DC–Maryland–Virginia region is rooted in deep collaboration, community, and a lifelong devotion to the form - creating work that is
alive, moving, and liberating.
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Neema Meena: A Mezzo-Soprano’s Journey
Neema Meena, a proud graduate of Wagner College, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance in May 2023. Her passion for the performing arts ignited in kindergarten and has since blossomed into a lifelong devotion. A true theater enthusiast with a deep love for opera, and Jazz Neema’s college years were marked by notable performances in both her school’s choir and Wagner’s opera company.
Muneer Nasser
Trumpeter, composer, jazz historian, and author Muneer Nasser is available for musical performances, jazz master classes and more. www.muneernassermusic.com and www.jamilsnasser.com
His father, jazz bassist, Jamil Nasser and the rich musical landscape of New York City provided a great classroom for his jazz education. “Hearing Dizzy Gillespie at the Village Gate (1976) was a mind-blowing experience, which ignited my pursuit of jazz trumpet,” said Nasser. Muneer's book: Upright Bass: The Musical Life & Legacy of Jamil Nasser documents 50 years of that history.
Theo is a seasoned DJ, educator, and cultural curator with a lifelong passion for hip-hop and youth development. Starting his DJ journey at just nine years old, Theo has spent decades mastering his craft while actively participating in two of hip-hop’s five core elements: DJing and MCing.
Samuel Garrett is a composer, artist, and educator based in Baltimore, MD, known for his solo and ensemble works and music for film. Garrett has composed and performed in several acclaimed groups, including Voice Coils, World of Mirth, and Feast of the Epiphany. The trees out there are bent and dripping, an octet based on the writings of Frederick Barthelme, is his most recent work for chamber ensemble. Other forthcoming projects include experimental opera God Rot, a collaboration with author B.R. Yeager, and horror film Gruenfeld.