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Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band with Mali Obomsawin

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What’s Happening?

The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band (JKIBB) is an ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from across Indian Country. Performing pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music today. Led by the celebrated vocalist Julia Keefe (Nez Perce), the ensemble brings charisma, passion, and purpose to every stage, leaving audiences both inspired and educated.

JKIBB will be supported at The Prior by Mali Obomsawin (Odanak First Nation), an award-winning bassist, songwriter and composer. Obomsawin’s stunning debut Sweet Tooth (2022) received international acclaim and was named in “best of” lists from GRAMMY.com to JazzTimes and NPR. With an expansive background in American roots, rock, and jazz, Obomsawin carries several music traditions. Beyond the stage she is a community organizer and advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental justice.

The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band (JKIBB) is an ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from across Indian Country. Performing pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers, the band spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music today. Led by the celebrated vocalist Julia Keefe (Nez Perce), the ensemble brings charisma, passion, and purpose to every stage, leaving audiences both inspired and educated.

JKIBB will be supported at The Prior by Mali Obomsawin (Odanak First Nation), an award-winning bassist, songwriter and composer. Obomsawin’s stunning debut Sweet Tooth (2022) received international acclaim and was named in “best of” lists from GRAMMY.com to JazzTimes and NPR. With an expansive background in American roots, rock, and jazz, Obomsawin carries several music traditions. Beyond the stage she is a community organizer and advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental justice.

Special Instructions
To access free parking near The Prior, enter the College of the Holy Cross campus at 1 College Street via the Mahoney Way entrance near the top of the hill.
More about Prior Performing Arts Center
The Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA is an uncommon commons for transformative experiences with the arts. With dynamic programming and striking architectural design, the Prior supports arts-based collaboration among faculty and students across academic disciplines; offers technical capabilities to ignite the imaginations of world-class visiting artists and students alike; and provides new avenues for leveraging the positive power of the arts for broad audiences and through civic and community partnerships. The center affirms the College’s investment in Worcester’s recent citywide plan for arts, culture, and community and serves as a beacon of artistic excellence in the region.
When & Where
Nov 22, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: EST
$25.00


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