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Presented By: University Musical Society (UMS)

Imani Winds & Andy Akiho, steel drum

The BeLonging Project

Imani Winds posing with instruments Imani Winds posing with instruments
Imani Winds posing with instruments
The Imani Winds have led both a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and engagement endeavors, which inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds. This collaboration features composer and percussionist Andy Akiho, a trailblazing Pulitzer Prize finalist and five-time Grammy-nominated composer whose bold works unravel intricate and unexpected patterns while surpassing preconceived boundaries of Western classical music.

BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging is a moving work for wind quintet and steel drum inspired by the sounds and protests by immigrants at a Brooklyn detention center over unsanitary conditions and lack of heat. The unforgettable piece was originally workshopped with a group of incarcerated young men at Rikers Island.

Looking for free student tickets? All U-M undergraduate students are eligible to receive a FREE ticket to a UMS performance per academic year through the Bert’s Ticket program (a $20 value)!
Imani Winds posing with instruments Imani Winds posing with instruments
Imani Winds posing with instruments

Cost

  • Start at $30 // Student tickets $20

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