One night only December 6!

 

Ticket check will start at 6:30, performances will start at 7:20. Doors will open at 7 PM-- claim a spot and enjoy the pop-up gallery show, photography by radical artist and photojournalist Sima Lee.

 

EK "Sima Lee RGB" Outlaw (all pronouns) is a Revolutionary New Afrikan Cultural Artist with over 30 years of involvement in education, liberation movements, and grassroots community organizing. Sima Lee is a dedicated Teacher, Speaker, Peer Supporter, Acupuncture Detox Specialist, Harm Reductionist, Photographer, Documentarian, Lyricist, Poet, Songwriter, Producer and Creative Director who utilizes the arts and activism to educate, inspire and fight against oppression. Sima Lee is the founder of Food, Clothing & Resistance Collective-Maroon Movement (EST. 2015), Marooncast Productions and Black Lens Photos & Media. Sima Lee is also a part of the core leadership of Mosaic Cooperative. They are currently working on new music and documentary projects scheduled to be released in 2025 and 2026, while continuing their mutual aid project "Feed The People" during the 10th anniversary of their organization.

 

Ravi S. (he/him) is a Baltimore area sample based artist, drawing on the inspiration for abstraction and best described as "Madlib meets the Addams Family." The completed 3 song Bodied Bodied ep, released by Shiny Boy Press, showcases new dimensions of sound exploration, and a solid commitment to sonic excellence beyond the 4 bar loop. In addition to producing beat tapes, Ravi S. also produces his music in the studio with the help of Baltimore area heavyweights such as Brandon Woody (Blue Note Records), Walsh Kunkel, Mike Kuhl and the Mind on Fire collective who all appear on his latest Bodied Bodied ep. These songs share with listeners a captivating blend of experimental soul, jazz, rock, world and cinematic soundscapes. Stay tuned for more musical offerings.

 

Santana Sankofa (they/them) is a queer AfroCaribbean artist, educator, and organizer born and raised in LA, with roots in NY, currently based in Baltimore. Their art and activism centers on disrupting faith-based, political and academic institutions, creating programs to activate youth, and empowering trans + queer people through their purposeful sounds and spaces. Santana explores themes of justice, intimacy and transforming fear into freedom on their latest album ASHES.

 

This event includes pay-what-you-can tickets. Suggested donations for adults is $10. Suggested donation for students is $5. No one will be turned away from lack of funds, but RSVPs will be prioritized.