# Event Details - **Event Name**: Freedom Sounds Like… donSMITH on Indie Filmmaking, Scoring & All That Jazz - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: donSMITH screens BETWEEN GIGS and discusses filmmaking, music and creative process with collaborators.About this EventJazz is a freedom sound. This Black Music Month, 651 joins with the Jazz Generations Initiative to explore the movements, meanings and legacies of jazz in American society, with free events across four Tuesdays in June. Each is paired with a show (also free) that Thursday at Café Erzulie.Doors: 5:45 PMStart Time: 6:00 PMDuration: 75 minutesABOUT THE EVENTHarlem-raised, LA-based emcee and multidisciplinary artist donSMITH screens short film "BETWEEN GIGS" and offers a Q&A alongside collaborators. Presented by the Jazz Generations Initiative. The accompanying soundtrack, "OVERWORKED, UNDERPAID!", will be performed by donSMITH and his jazz-rap trio at on June 18th.FEATURED ARTISTS & SPEAKERS https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/64bfb1d0-633f-11f1-b16f-0f9f4695b0c4-rimg-w620-h740-dc1f1710-gmir.jpg donSMITHdonSMITH is a multidisciplinary musician, writer and visual artist keen on telling raw, urban narratives in a vulnerable fashion. The Harlem-born, now LA-based emcee has a style reminiscent of '90s New York rap and jazz fusion, while maintaining a freshness in the contemporary hip-hop landscape. Notable releases from his jazz/rap fusion soundtrack “OVERWORKED, UNDERPAID!” include “Can’t Wait” and “Right Away”, having seen success on platforms like NBA 2k25 and Ohio Black . Live performance and jazz instrumentation have become a staple to the NY emcee’s catalog, as he has touched stages including LACMA’s Jazz Night Series in Los Angeles, and Summerstage in New York City, supporting household names like Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Ea$t, and Azealia Banks.ABOUT JGI https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/64fb0d20-633f-11f1-b16f-0f9f4695b0c4-rimg-w1200-h539-dc333346-gmir.jpg The Jazz Generations Initiative cultivates creative futures in jazz performance and scholarship by celebrating the music’s past and keeping its present rooted in community.ABOUT 651 ARTSSince 1988, 651 ARTS has championed contemporary African Diasporic performance by supporting emerging artists, convening community and advancing new artistic visions. Rooted in Brooklyn, 651 ARTS preserves and celebrates Black cultural expression while serving as a home for innovation across the African Diaspora. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/freedom-sounds-like…-donsmith-on-indie-filmmaking-scoring-and-all-that-jazz/100001990262699310 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, sports, dance, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: 651 ARTS - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 651 ARTS - **lat**: 40.686535 - **long**: -73.9784877 - **full address**: 651 ARTS, 10 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Freedom Sounds Like… donSMITH on Indie Filmmaking, Scoring & All That Jazz - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/cb9dd1018173efde3d68c082e586481c29866767a3506a98302bcc96537f7827-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1e0831-gmir.jpg?v=1780162237 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Freedom Sounds Like… donSMITH on Indie Filmmaking, Scoring & All That Jazz being held? - **A:** Freedom Sounds Like… donSMITH on Indie Filmmaking, Scoring & All That Jazz takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 651 ARTS, 10 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Freedom Sounds Like… donSMITH on Indie Filmmaking, Scoring & All That Jazz? - **A:** Freedom Sounds Like… donSMITH on Indie Filmmaking, Scoring & All That Jazz is organized by 651 ARTS. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Freedom Sounds Like… donSMITH on Indie Filmmaking, Scoring & All That Jazz is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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