@Grimezsz It’s ok to be proud of your ancestors. it’s also important to really know the history of white supremacy of the US, and how your words are interpreted in the current context. As a fellow Canadian artist who immigrated to the US, it’s essential to not be naive about this. Unfollow
Paul Barton, once a concert-pianist, lives in the jungle of Thailand where he plays music to blind, injured and orphaned elephants with extraordinary results
My musical project QUEEN 🐝 BEES (with Kate Tobey and Molly McGinn) is a finalist in this contest! Please cast your vote right here to show your support. Thanks! https://t.co/2mB8N8SFwm
#FolkYeah#NotYourAverageFolk@NCFolkFestival
I’m so proud & ecstatic to have composed the theme music for this new show, Future Shock. It premiered tonight on @wuncmusic 🤩 Thanks to host Brian Burns for bringing me aboard! 🎶 the first show was glorious.
Thank you to all the amazing actors, singers and dancers who took part in the first-ever run ANCESTRAL! I’m so proud of this show, and of the magic we created in these performances. 🤩 What a beautiful ride. Thanks to all who traveled from near and far to come see us!
My musical ANCESTRAL is premiering this week in Greensboro! It’s about motherhood, diaspora, dreams, and much more. There are still some tickets left. If you are in NC, come check it out. 🎭
thank you @ArtsGSO and Creative Greensboro
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This song is from Quilla's new musical, ANCESTRAL. Tickets are on sale now for performances on April 27, 28, 29, 30 (2023) https://t.co/CYGYNnlViS
The live production is made possible through a residency with Creative Greensboro!
Introducing BLOODLINES, the opening song from my new musical, ANCESTRAL.
Thank you to everyone who worked on bringing this piece to life. Choreographed by LeDarius Parker & directed by Alexei Mejouev. Full credits in this thread.
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#Bloodlines#Ancestral
Violin and backing vocals: Kate Tobey
Mixing and electronic production: Quilla
Recording engineer: Mike Garrigan
Vocal production: Quilla and Mike Garrigan
Mastering: Holger Lagerfeldt
Song composed and produced by Quilla
Choreography by LeDarius Gipsi Parker
Directed and edited by Alexei Mejouev
Dancers: Elijah Grady, April McLaurin, Laniya Smith, Cameron Vanderhaar
Filmed at the Greensboro Cultural Center
Made with support from the @NCArtsCouncil & @ArtsGSO
8 albums to get to know Embodied:
@Quilla - The Handbook of Vivid Moments
Sylvan Esso - Free Love
Doja Cat - Planet Her
Janelle Monae - Dirty Computer
Lizzo - Cuz I Love You
Kacey Musgraves - star-crossed
Kali Uchis - Isolation
Lake Street Dive - Free Yourself Up