Bessie award winner Germaul Barnes' presents a livestream event that shares intimate rehearsal videos, dance and music by the DOLLYWORKMAN Project. As host, Marlies Yearby (Tony Award Nominee) will moderate a conversation about the importance of Black Artists in collaboration, current sociopolitical climate and the future direction of The GEM.in.I.
This FREE.99 event will take place on YouTube Live and Facebook Live. Register for this event to receive a reminder. The chat will be closely monitored, so get your popcorn, wine and/or comments ready!
Germaul Barnes'
The GEM.in.I
Host: Marlies Yearby
Music : DOLLYWORKMAN Project
About the Artist
Germaul Barnes is a choreographer, director, master educator, scholar, and designer with a multifaceted career spanning over thirty years in contemporary dance. Global in vision and influence, his work regularly reflects his in-depth knowledge of anthropology, the culture of African Diaspora, blackness, musicality, and social justice.
NIOKA WORKMAN is one of the most creative and innovative cellists performing today. Her musical experiences and formidable history are the foundation of her identifiable sound and style. Accomplished on both acoustic and electric cello, Nioka's experiences have inspired global collaborations from diverse disciplines. Born into a family of esteemed musicians - her uncle bassist Arthur Harper and her celebrated father, bassist Reggie Workman, Nioka continues to live up to her musical DNA.
Marvin Dolly -composer, is very passionately driven to create good music, Marvin Dolly combines his love for jazz with broad influences from Calypso and Brazilian music to create his signature style. Originally from the beautiful Island of Trinidad and Tobago, Marvin started playing the guitar at a very young age studying the classical guitar and taking part in various music festivals in the Caribbean. Gaining popularity, Marvin began touring extensively throughout the Caribbean, United States, Canada, and Europe.
Marlies Yearby is a scholar, choreographer, director . She is a Tony award nominee for her choreography in the musical RENT. Ms. Yearby is a Drama League- Award winner.
"This project is supported, in part,by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the Bronx Council on the Arts."
This FREE.99 event will take place on YouTube Live and Facebook Live. Register for this event to receive a reminder. The chat will be closely monitored, so get your popcorn, wine and/or comments ready!
Germaul Barnes'
The GEM.in.I
Host: Marlies Yearby
Music : DOLLYWORKMAN Project
About the Artist
Germaul Barnes is a choreographer, director, master educator, scholar, and designer with a multifaceted career spanning over thirty years in contemporary dance. Global in vision and influence, his work regularly reflects his in-depth knowledge of anthropology, the culture of African Diaspora, blackness, musicality, and social justice.
NIOKA WORKMAN is one of the most creative and innovative cellists performing today. Her musical experiences and formidable history are the foundation of her identifiable sound and style. Accomplished on both acoustic and electric cello, Nioka's experiences have inspired global collaborations from diverse disciplines. Born into a family of esteemed musicians - her uncle bassist Arthur Harper and her celebrated father, bassist Reggie Workman, Nioka continues to live up to her musical DNA.
Marvin Dolly -composer, is very passionately driven to create good music, Marvin Dolly combines his love for jazz with broad influences from Calypso and Brazilian music to create his signature style. Originally from the beautiful Island of Trinidad and Tobago, Marvin started playing the guitar at a very young age studying the classical guitar and taking part in various music festivals in the Caribbean. Gaining popularity, Marvin began touring extensively throughout the Caribbean, United States, Canada, and Europe.
Marlies Yearby is a scholar, choreographer, director . She is a Tony award nominee for her choreography in the musical RENT. Ms. Yearby is a Drama League- Award winner.
"This project is supported, in part,by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the Bronx Council on the Arts."
