San Francisco Jazz Organization and Edward Simon
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| Grantee Name | San Francisco Jazz Organization |
| Address | 201 Franklin Street San Francisco CA, 94102 United States |
| Website | https://www.sfjazz.org/ |
| Description | Composer and musician Edward Simon is collaborating with SF JAZZ to create “Mi Pueblo Venezolano: The Migrant Suite” (working title) is a multi-disciplinary work for jazz big band, Afro-Venezuelan percussion, dance, and storytelling through video projections of migrants, refugees and immigrants along a trek spanning 3,000 miles across eight countries. Inspired by the experience of Venezuelan refugees, the new compositions and interactive video will portray real stories and explore identity culminating in a live performance. |
| Grant Amount | $50000 |
| Project Dates | 07/01/24 - 12/31/25 |
| Serving | United States/California/San Francisco/San Francisco |
