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Concert | Doctrine of Signatures: An Epic Percussion Journey with 4-Time Grammy Winner Glen Velez

Friday, October 6, 2017, 7:30 pm

free, no reservation required

Get into the transcendent rhythmic flow-state of Doctrine of Signatures. Glen Velez and his charismatic ensemble of virtuosos go deep into the spiritual power of synchronized rhythm. This revolutionary composition was originally composed in the 1980’s as a continuation of an earlier piece called Internal Combustion. The legendary composer John Cage attended a performance of Doctrine and was so inspired that he created a solo piece for Glen In 1989.

Doctrine is an evolving piece designed to show off the surprising melodic qualities and healing potential of single-headed frame drums, a drum with 5000 years of history. The composition is based on an energetic process of rhythmic cueing by a lead drummer, a role in this special performance played by the composer. The drummers create an ultra-flow-marathon coordinating mind-body-spirit — all limbs synchronized to ecstatic vocal signals, continuous pulsations while stepping in shifting time cycles.

Glen Velez is a 4-time Grammy Award-winning master drummer, composer, Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame inductee and founding father of the modern frame drum movement. Glen Velez Handance Ensemble was founded in the 1980’s to present music inspired by his 40 years of research into the 5000 year history of the frame drum. Handance Ensemble features the illustrious multi-percussionists: Shane Shanahan, Yousif Sheronick, Glen Fittin and rhythm vocalist Loire Cotler.

Featuring: Glen Velez Handance Ensemble: Glen Velez, Shane Shanahan, Yousif Sheronick, Glen Fittin, and Loire Cotler with special guest renowned artist Mark Kostabi, who will create a live painting

A brief pre-concert talk with Glen Velez will begin at 7:30PM.

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Manhattan, New York, NY

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