​The Harlem Renaissance redefined American art. In the 1920s, Black Americans forged a new modern identity focused on self determination, with Harlem at the heart - still reverberating today.
SHOWTIMES
June 2 & 3, 7:30 pm
@ THE HUNTINGTON
June 7, 3:00 pm - Limited Availability
@ SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER​​
June 7, 7:30 pm
@ SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER
ABOUT THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM
MUSE/IQUE Presents
​The Sun Rises in Harlem
BLACK BRILLIANCE AND THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Presented in partnership with The Huntington, Skirball Cultural Center, & East West Bank​​
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The Harlem Renaissance redefined American art. In the 1920s, Black Americans forged a new modern identity focused on self determination, with Harlem at the heart - still reverberating today.
Immerse yourself in the music that was the soundtrack to the Harlem Renaissance! From Duke Ellington, to Cab Calloway, to Bessie Smith, MUSE/IQUE examines the evolution of jazz music and how Black artists reflected evolving modern life through a flourishing of art.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Kecia Lewis (vocals)
Kecia Lewis is celebrating 40-plus years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. Best known for her critically acclaimed performance as Ms. Liza Jane in Alicia Keys’ Hell's Kitchen, Ms. Lewis' career both on and off Broadway has garnered her Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards. She can currently be seen as a series regular opposite Tracy Morgan on Crutch, streaming on Paramount Plus.
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Sy Smith (vocals)
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Sy Smith has proven throughout her career that an R&B artist can be progressive while remaining firmly rooted in tradition. Foremost a singer with a vocal range spanning five octaves, Smith has worked with Whitney Houston, GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and GRAMMY-nominated group The Foreign Exchange, and most recently played Michelle Obama in 44: The Musical. Her latest LP “Until We Meet Again” has drawn comparisons to Minnie Riperton and Deniece Williams.​
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Leo Manzari (tap dance)
Leo Manzari (dance) is a Lucille Lortel award-nominated tap dancer and recording artist. Manzari has headlined in the touring and Off-Broadway productions of Maurice Hines is Tappin’ Thru Life, and featured Guest Star on So You Think You Can Dance, The Mo’nique Show, The Kate TV, PBS NewsHour, Jerry Lewis Telethon, ABC’s The View, PBS’ Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary, and Dorrance Dance's The Nutcracker Suite.
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DC6 Singers Collective (vocals)
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​​DC6 Singers Collective are a Los Angeles-based ensemble with roots in a cappella, gospel, doo wop, and R&B, but they fuse styles to transcend boundaries. They have collaborated with global music legends such as CeCe Winans, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Michael Bolton, and institutions like the San Francisco Symphony and LA Opera Orchestra, and were recently heard on the Oscar-winning soundtrack for Sinners, performing at this year’s Academy Awards.​
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VENUES
SPONSORS
Presented in Partnership with The Huntington
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Founded in 1919 by Henry E. and Arabella Huntington, it supports research and promotes public engagement through its expansive library, art, and botanical collections. ​​
Presented in Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center
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Open to the public since 1996, the Skirball is one of the world's most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions and among the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles.
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Presented in Partnership with East West Bank ​
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The East West Bank Art Program began 20 years ago with a mission to foster greater cultural understanding, encourage meaningful dialogue, and help bridge the East and the West through the universal language of art.​​
KPFK is a Proud Media Sponsor​
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KPFK is a listener-powered, commercial free radio station in Los Angeles. We were the first full-time FM station west of the Mississippi powered entirely by listener donations. From the beginning, the mission was plain: serve peace, culture, and honest public conversation without compromise.
