Regina Carter and the Reverse Thread Project
Monday, August 8, 2011 at 8:00 pm • Vogue Theatre
Adults:$39
Student/Seniors:$34
Event Code: N/A
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“Regina Carter creates music that is wonderfully listenable, probingly intelligent and, at times, breathtakingly daring…taking the listener into the future of jazz.” Time Magazine
Lauded as one of the finest violinists of her generation, Regina Carter captures both the essence and allure of hypnotically beautiful African folk melodies through a lens of contemporary interpretation. Through her albums, incessant touring and various guest appearances and collaborations, Regina has developed into a distinctly diverse musical personality. She has repeatedly toured throughout the world, was the first jazz artist and African American to play Niccolo Paganini’s famed Guarneri “Cannon” violin, has been featured with several symphony orchestras and performed with artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Billy Joel, Kenny Barron and Mary J. Blige.
Regina’s newest release, Reverse Thread, blends the exquisite sound of Regina’s violin with the kora (West African harp) and accordion. Kora virtuoso Lamin Kuyateh was brought on board to help recreate the spirit of passing stories from generation to generation. The result is unlike anything previously heard; a haunting and beautiful compliment to Regina’s sumptuously seductive violin.
Without the support of the prestigious MacArthur Foundation, Reverse Thread might never have been realized. As a MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of what is commonly known as the “genius grant”, Carter was armed with the funds and the freedom to follow her muse. Regina turned to the World Music Institute in New York City, in which she found a diverse and inspirational resource for material, including ethnographic field recordings.
"There is an immense amount of amazing music coming from all around the world, much of which is barely accessible," emphasizes Regina. "Reverse Thread gave me the opportunity to explore and celebrate a tiny portion of music that moved me."
