Three visionary artists unite for an incandescent collaboration of cosmic Afrofuturist jazz and uplifting anthems of resistance.

For those who are yet to be acquainted with the creative chemistry and sonic provocations of poet, musician and activist Moor Mother, visual artist and musician Lonnie Holly and jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements, a spellbinding inauguration into their rapturous sound world awaits. Moor Mother’s poetic lyrics and experimental electronica interlaces harmoniously with Lonnie Holley’s rousing compositions and is complemented by the musical stylings of free-jazz radicals Irreversible Entanglements. Discover Lonnie Holly and Moor Mother’s sound world here.

For those familiar with these revolutionary artists and their powerful, prolific work, this is an unmissable chance to witness a thrilling musical rendezvous, where Moor Mother, Lonnie Holly and Irreversible Entanglements oscillate between performing together and on their own, live and mesmerisingly intimate on the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage.

Experience music from Moor Mother’s ‘Jazz Codes’, hailed by The Guardian as ‘a stunning continuum of Black music’, Lonnie Holly’s acclaimed recent releases including ‘Oh Me Oh My’, which was named ‘Best New Music’ by the authority that is Pitchfork magazine and material from Irreversible Entanglement’s new release Protect Your Light.

The interwoven energies of the three artists culminate in a truly magical evening of life-affirming cosmic jazz, Afrofuturist poetry, folk, blues and uplifting anthems of resistance and triumph.

Praise for the artists

‘Lonnie Holley has held a cult status among the art cognoscenti for a long time as a visual artist and performer.’ – New York Times

‘A stunning continuum of Black music… whatever its form, Ayewa lives and breathes it.’ – The Guardian (for Moor Mother)

‘One of the most emotionally affecting delineations and reimaginings of resistant Black art you’re likely to hear. Essential listening.’ – The Wire (for Irreversible Entanglements)

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