3 hours
Elastic Arts
Starting at USD 13
Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Elastic Arts
3429 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, United States
AfriClassical Futures proudly presents Guggenheim Award-winning violinist Gwen Laster and her powerhouse ensemble featuring Damon Banks (bass) and Isaiah Spencer (drums/percussion). The ensemble will play original compositions and arrangements inspired trough the lens of the African Diaspora.
Experience a soul-stirring performance of original music rooted in African mythology, social justice, and the rich tapestry of the African Diaspora.
Violinist Gwen Laster—a 2025 Guggenheim Award winner—performs original music inspired by African mythology, social justice, current events and the African Diaspora lexicon.
Bassist Damon Banks, a lover of history, culture and global music, composer, screenplay writer, bandleader and 2024 recipient of Arts Mid Hudson Individual commission award.
Drummer Isaiah Spencer is an innovative jazz and blues drummer, band leader and teaching artist and mentor for a nonprofit organization called Youth Guidance in Chicago, Illinios
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Tickets for AfriClassical Futures Presents Gwen Laster can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Standard Ticket | 18 USD |
| Student Ticket (Must Show Student ID at Door) | 13 USD |
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