On Dec 1, 2023, we premiered the fruits of this collaboration for an audience of 300+ at a new space in Brooklyn called Funoon. Then, on January 15, 2024 we presented a new and improved version of this Tanfis II live experience at the iconic Roulette Intermedium, with its cinematic video projection and world-class sound. At each event, over the course of 3 hours, we took the audience on a "tanfis" (catharsis) journey, seamlessly harmonizing acoustic traditional music and electronic audio and video remixes, deep listening and dance, storytelling and trance, embroidery and video art. The response from attendees was overwhelmingly positive and deeply appreciative for our important offering in this time of increased oppression and dehumanization of the communities served by this project. Above is a full-length video from the January 15th live experience.

Below is a 5-min highlights video from the Tanfis II Live premiere at Funoon in Brooklyn, NY.

 
 

Below are two photo galleries that captured the collective presence palpable at the Dec 1, 2023 and Jan 15, 2024 events.


Jan 15, 2024 - Roulette Intermedium (Brooklyn, NY)

photos by Darwensi Clark


Dec 1, 2023 - Funoon (Brooklyn, NY)

photos by Darwensi Clark

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