Craig Harris presents Brown Butterfly — live event
Craig Harris, a student of and performer with the late Afrofuturism pioneer Sun Ra, is a trombonist, composer, bandleader, and gifted sonic shaman. He presents Brown Butterfly, a multi-media work based on the life and movement of Muhammad Ali, the world-renowned heavyweight champion boxer revered as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Harris's Brown Butterfly is poetry in motion, set to live music. It skillfully captures The Champ's speed, wit, and spirit. Ali was a prime catalyst for the racial and cultural transformation that took place in the United States in the 1960s. His razzle-dazzle style and ability to deliver a punch, while adhering to high moral standards, have inspired millions from the moment he first started training as an amateur boxer at age 12 in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Looking at the life of The Greatest, as Ali was affectionately known, Brown Butterfly will take the audience on a multi-layered, percussive "dance" into some of the forces that propelled us in the 20th century. The audience will experience Ali in his physical and verbal glory. Brown Butterfly will present the power of a man–formerly known as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr–who evolved into a humanitarian with great integrity and who was a beacon of hope for all ages, all races, and people of all beliefs. This event is co-presented and co-produced by Craig Harris, Arts & Education Continuum, and AKILA WORKSONGS.
Starts: 2023-11-26T19:30:31Z
Ends: 2023-11-26T21:30:31Z
Where: 80 North 6th Street, New York 11249, United States
Price: $32.27