Yann Seznec is an artist whose work focuses on sound, music, physical interaction, games, and building new instruments. Recent projects include residencies at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the Floating Cinema in London, Playable City Lagos, and Timespan in the Scottish Highlands. He has performed at The Roundhouse London, Mutek Montreal, Melbourne Recital Hall, Liquid Rooms Tokyo, Köln Philharmonie, Fak’ugesi Johannesburg, and more.
The Voice is an incredibly versatile creative tool. It manifests language, sound, and emotion. It emulates any sound in the environment. It reverberates in our own head when we vocalize, creating a dynamic feedback loop that can be a portal to deep inner discovery.
Kevin Martin, the founder of Rockcreek Steel Drums, has been building, teaching, and performing on steel pan musical instruments of Trinidad since 1989. We have taught over 100,000 people in person the joy of performing music on the steel pan and the steel tongue drum.
As a teaching artist, Kevin has visited over 300 schools bringing large group steel pan workshops and steel pan residencies throughout MD and the east coast.
Megan Lewis is a professional multi-disciplinary Illustrator, born and raised in Baltimore, MD. She received her BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of art and design. Lewis is a well-regarded member of a thriving art community in Baltimore best known for her ‘Blk Women Period LLC”series and other interactive murals throughout the City. She has represented her hometown through collaborations with the Baltimore Orioles, Doritos, Target, HBO Max, and the US Open.
Spotlights on Guitar History: Mauro and Emilia Giuliani
Marlow Guitar International's new series of educational videos, "Spotlights on Guitar History," shares the stories of composers, players, and key events throughout the history of the classical guitar. The second episode discusses the career and music of Mauro Giuliani and his daughter, Emilia Giuliani, and includes commentary from guitarist Emma Rush. The series is written, produced, and narrated by Dr. Candice Mowbray.
Fleurette Africaine
Classical guitarist Candice Mowbray, with her husband Danny Webber on steel-string guitar, transcribed “Fleurette Africaine,” or “African Flower,” from a video of Ellington playing the piece solo on piano on The Tonight Show, hosted by Art Linkletter, September 19, 1962. Two days earlier, Ellington had recorded “Fleurette Africaine” with bassist Charles Mingus and drummer Max Roach for their album Money Jungle. Filmmaker Darroch Greer thought the moody tones could illustrate the remarkable life of Eugene Bullard and his time in the City of Light. Much of the footage was shot in France for Greer’s and Paul Glenshaw’s documentary The Lafayette Escadrille. Special thanks to Harry Miller, ASC, for color correction of the French footage.
Composed by Duke Ellington
Performed by Candice Mowbray and Danny Webber
Film by Darroch Greer
Artist links:
Candice Mowbray - https://www.candicemowbray.com/
Darroch Greer - https://www.sodbusterpictures.com/
About the Seven Tones Project
The Seven Tones Project is an educational public service that brings together quarantined musicians and filmmakers to make short films celebrating the artistry of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Our goal is to be a bridge between artists, pay tribute to the geniuses of Black American Music, and to create some beauty in our newly virtual world.
Composed by Duke Ellington
Performed by Candice Mowbray and Danny Webber
Film by Darroch Greer
Artist links:
Candice Mowbray - https://www.candicemowbray.com/
Darroch Greer - https://www.sodbusterpictures.com/
About the Seven Tones Project
The Seven Tones Project is an educational public service that brings together quarantined musicians and filmmakers to make short films celebrating the artistry of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Our goal is to be a bridge between artists, pay tribute to the geniuses of Black American Music, and to create some beauty in our newly virtual world.
Hello, my name is Josette Young, a Teaching Artist from Hyattsville, MD. Originally from Pedregal San Joaquin Panama. I've developed a fun interactive Dance and art class for children Pre-k to 2nd grades, called Universal Carnival, which came about as I was inspired by my nostalgia and great memories growing up in Panama during Carnival season.
Jennifer “Jeni” Fairman has had a love of art and a penchant for science all her life. She is a certified medical illustrator and principal artist of her illustration studio, Fairman Studios. Jeni’s metalsmithing and jewelry-making take place at Jeni Elizabeth Jewelry. Constantly inspired by anatomy, science, and nature, Jeni creates pieces that incorporate these subjects.