Explore how art and activism play out in Oakland’s dynamic Hip Hop culture.
Oakland’s Hip Hop musicians are the architects of their own movement, built of thought and sound, from scratch. When the San Francisco Symphony takes its cues from musicians like Kev Choice and AÏMA the DRMR, it’s a heady mixtape of voices and viewpoints—a movement in sound. Hosted/curated by Michael Morgan.
Heard in this program:
KEV CHOICE (arr. Jack Perla): ‘Movements’
AÏMA the DRMR (arr. Jack Perla): ‘Heady’
GUEST ARTISTS
Kev Choice, piano/composer/emcee
AÏMA the DRMR, emcee/lyricist
Lady Fingaz, turntable
Andrew Levin, electric guitar
Marcus Phillips, electric bass
Dame Drummer, drums
Mix’d Ingrdnts
SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY MUSICIANS
Jessie Fellows, violin
Jonathan Vinocour, viola
Barbara Bogatin, cello
William Ritchen, bass
Carey Bell, clarinet
Jerome Simas, bass clarinet
Aaron Schuman, trumpet
Nick Platoff, trombone
Douglas Rioth, harp
Ed Stephan, timpani
Explore the interconnected narrative of Mexico’s multi-generational musical culture.
The music of Latin America traces a deep and beautiful narrative, a timeless journey of interconnected influences and traditions. Host/curator Michael Morgan, Bay Area musical ensemble Los Cenzontles, and SF Sym...
Explore the stories and sounds of San Francisco’s Chinese community and the American experience.
Engaging artist conversations and performances by award-winning pipa virtuoso Shenshen Zhang and SF Symphony musicians bring this singular journey to life. Hosted/curated by Michael Morgan.
Heard in...
Explore the freedom, movement, and profound expression of Jazz.
The heyday of San Francisco’s Fillmore District—known as the “Harlem of the West” in the 1940s and ’50s—was an important chapter both for Jazz and the Black American experience. Experience Jazz as a state of mind with host/curator M...
