Ytasha L. Womack's Blog, page 6

MoonDance Afrofuturism Event at MoMA PS1

 

It was an amazing experience! Last Sunday some of the most  brilliant minds gathered at the MoMA PS1 for the MoonDance event to discuss afrofuturism. Performances included Hank Schocklee, HPrizm, spoken word artist, Ursula Rucker,and Ras G to name a few. Ytasha Womack author of Afrofuturism moderated an afrofuturism discussion along with Dr. Alondra Nelson, Columbia  University professor, Ursula Rucker, King Britt, and Hank Shocklee.

Here’s a link to the recap:   http://shocklee.com/2014/04/moondance...

Afrofuturism Author at Columbia College Chicago, April 19

On Saturday April 19th,  Columbia College hosts the Columbia Geek Culture Gala. Come check out the panel on Afrofuturism and Diversity in Science Fiction panel with Columbia College professors Greg Baldino,  Adrian Nelson and Afrofuturism author Ytasha L. Womack. The event will be held  at Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash, Rm 801B (Charizard Room) at 11:55 am. Hope to see you there!

Here’s a link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/columbiageek...

Rayla 2212 image by John Jennings

This all new image of Rayla will debut at the Chicago Comic Con April 25-27, 2014. Several

major artists have contributed their versions of Rayla for the show. Stay connected for more!

Rayla Sketch

All new Rayla Illmatic sketch by Kamau Mshale. Rayla 2212 novel and art debut at C2E2 April 25-27.

Afrofuturism author at Octavia Butler event

Ytasha Womack (l) and Krista Franklin (r) at Adrienne Maree Brown’s (c) lecture on Octavia Butler and Emergent Strategies. Adrienne studied Butler’s work and devised new paradigms for activism and organizational structures. The event took place at Washington Park Incubator in Chicago on April 1.

Marc Steiner Show

 

Last week the Marc Steiner Show did their monthly Arts and Culture segment with Lea Gilmore, Emerging Media’s Cultural Editor and world-renowned Gospel and Blues singer. Also during the show Steiner discussed Afrofuturism with Blaqstarr the Baltimore based producer, DJ, and singer; Camae Defstar , aka Moor Mother Goddess, poet, MC, singer and producer; and Ytasha Womack, author, filmmaker, dancer, and futurist. Womack is the author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi and Fantasy  the book closely examines black sci fi culture, black comixs, and the legacy of futurism.

Listen to the show here:

http://www.steinershow.org/podcasts/arts-and-culture/afrofuturism-cultural-crossroads/

Afrofuturism author interviewed on Breakbeat radio

Did you miss the Breakbeat interview Ytasha Womack. Check out her talk on Afrofuturism with Noa Athena and MC Brooks as they discuss Afrofuturism, geek culture, and Rayla 2212. The interview begins at the 35 minute mark

blogtalkradio.com/blackfreethinkers/2014/03/27/the-breakbeat–afrofuturism-a-conversation-with-ytasha-womack 

RAYLA 2212 Novel/ Artwork debuts at Chicago Comic Con, April 25-27

It’s Official – The all new RAYLA 2212 novel and artwork will kick off its release at Chicago Comic Con, April 25-27 at McCormick Place. The novel is by Ytasha L. Womack and follows Rayla Illmatic’s world hopping travels. Which artists are contributing? Stay connected to find out.

RAYLA 2212 Launches Spring 2014

RAYLA 2212, the complete galactic love saga of Rayla Illmatic debuts Spring 2014. Details coming soon. Book by Ytasha L. Womack. Art by Ashley Woods. Kick off the journey with the first book 2212: Book of Rayla and the Prequels www.rayla2212.com

MOONDANCE: A Night in the AfroFuture at MoMA PS1, April 13

Moondance

MOONDANCE: A night in the Afrofuture  is a one of a kind celebration of blackness in future contexts. Curated by DJ/producer King Britt, the event is divided into three parts lecture, dance and music. The journey takes place Sunday, April 13 at MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, New York , Noon to 6 pm.

Performances include live deejay showcases and beat composition  by innovative DJ/producers Shabazz Palaces, Fhloston Paradigm featuring Pia Ercole,  HPrizm and Ras G.  Spoken word artist Ursula Rucker will perform as well.

Afrofuturism author Ytasha L. Womack; Dr. Alondra Nelson, author of Body and Soul; and producing innovator Hank Shocklee of Public Enemy are the scheduled speakers for the evening. The lectures will highlight Afrofuturism and its role in transforming cultures.

D. Sabela Grimes, interdisciplinary choreographer will  showcase the influence of Afrofuturism in Dance.

The event is part of MoMA PS1′s Sunday Sessions.

We hope to see you there!

http://momaps1.org/calendar/view/498/