Hassan Hajjaj
My Rock Stars Experimental – Live!
“…The musicians bridge the gap between now and then, us and them, high and low culture, reflecting a fusion of Moroccan craftsmanship and contemporary art and performance.” —Los Angeles County Museum Of Art
Photographer, designer, and filmmaker Hassan Hajjaj uses the language of fashion photography to produce portraits of figures dressed in colorful North African fabrics with luxury brand clothes and shoes. For his L.A. appearance, Hajjaj will premiere the first ever live musical presentation of his video installation, My Rock Stars. The selected “rock stars” include Afrikan Boy, a grime MC originally from Nigeria now based in London; contemporary African acoustic jazz/folk/soul singer-songwriter Bumi; artists, musicians, and sisters Abimaro & Lakwena; Marques Toliver, a songwriter, producer, violinist, and vocalist from Daytona Beach, FL; New York City-based jazz and hip hop vocalist José James; and Simo Lagnawi, a Moroccan berber now settled in the UK who is steeped in the Gnawa trance music of North Africa.
This event is presented by The Ford Theatres in association with UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance.
Event Date: Friday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m.
Venue: The Ford Theatres
Price: $50
The John Anson Ford Theaters is located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068.
Onsite parking at the Ford is available for $12, but spaces are very limited. Parking is stacked for all shows; there is no early exit. Carpooling, ride share services, and public transporation are recommended alternatives.
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