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400: An Afrikan Epic

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Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. , Columbus, Ohio

Columbus-based composer, recording artist, and drummer Mark Lomax II and his musical compatriots perform selections from his 12-album cycle 400: An Afrikan Epic. Supported by a Wexner Center Artist Residency Award, this ambitious project tells the story of black America stretching from precolonial Afrika, through the 400 years after the start of the Transatlantic slave trade in 1619, and into the Afrofuture while celebrating the creativity of a people who continue to endure.

New Black Eastside Songbook

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Natalie's Coalfired Pizza, 5601 N. High St., Worthington, OH 43085

Streetlight Guild presents an encore performance of “The New Black Eastside Songbook,” a six-song suite conceptualized by Columbus writer Scott Woods, featuring new music composed by Counterfeit Madison, Paisha Thomas, Krate Digga, The Ogun Meji Duo (Mark Lomax and Eddie Bayard), and Jordan Sandidge. “The New Black Eastside Songbook” is an exploration of black life and culture in Columbus historically and now, touching on subjects ranging from local jazz legends and privilege to the police and gentrification. It interrogates the definition of Columbus culture, and what relationship such culture might have to the people who both create and partake of it. Utilizing some of Columbus’ brightest musical talent across a variety of styles and backgrounds, this work seeks to establish a bar for the marriage of political context and musical examination, adding new bricks to the foundation of whatever Columbus

Mark Lomax, II

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Art of Republic, 34 W 5th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.

Mark Lomax, II

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Art of Republic, 34 W 5th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.

Mark Lomax, II

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Art of Republic, 34 W 5th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.

Mark Lomax, II

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Art of Republic, 34 W 5th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.

Mark Lomax, II

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Art of Republic, 34 W 5th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201

Be a part of history and join saxophonist Edwin Bayard and drummer Mark Lomax, II as they return to Art of Republic for a six-month residency. The Duo will be recording live versions of work from their recent recordings and new compositions that explore the raw and intimate power of the fabled saxophone and drum duo.

This residency is a presentation of Streetlight Guild and performances will be recorded. Admission is $10 at the door.

The Ogún Meji Duo + feat. Krate Digga

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Maroon Arts Group, 925 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43203

Join Maroon Arts Group on Sunday, September 24, 2017 as we explore the music of the Maroon culture. The Ogún Meji Duo ( Mark Lomax, II & Eddie Bayard) with DJ Krate Digga will be bringing us music that is inspired by the historic culture of the Maroons. This will be a treat you do not want to miss. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS!!!

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