Moor Mother curates Transmissions festival in Ravenna, discusses politics and music
The 16th Transmissions festival is set to take place at Teatro Rasi in Ravenna from October 24 to 26, under the curation of American artist Moor Mother. Organized by Associazione Culturale Bronson, the event emphasizes global sound exploration. In a recent interview, Moor Mother articulates her views on colonialism and postcolonialism as an ongoing continuum, dismissing traditional academic frameworks. She asserts that slavery and colonialism remain relevant issues today and critiques globalization as a form of continued exploitation. Influenced by Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" and "Bamboozled," as well as authors like Octavia E. Butler and Toni Morrison, her 2020 album "The Great Bailout" tackles themes of slavery and dehumanization, highlighting innovative sound design with the Black Quantum Futurism collective.
Key facts
- Transmissions festival is in its 16th edition
- Festival runs October 24–26 at Teatro Rasi in Ravenna
- Curated by American artist Moor Mother
- Organized by Associazione Culturale Bronson
- Previous curators include Martin Bisi, Radwan Ghazi Moumneh, Francesco Donadello, Marta Salogni, Kali Malone
- Moor Mother's album 'The Great Bailout' was mostly recorded in 2020
- She cites Spike Lee, Octavia E. Butler, Amiri Baraka, Toni Morrison, Saul Williams, Pablo Neruda, Rasheedah Phillips as inspirations
- She is part of the collective Black Quantum Futurism
Entities
Artists
- Moor Mother
- Martin Bisi
- Radwan Ghazi Moumneh
- Francesco Donadello
- Marta Salogni
- Kali Malone
- Spike Lee
- Octavia E. Butler
- Amiri Baraka
- Toni Morrison
- Saul Williams
- Pablo Neruda
- Rasheedah Phillips
- Holly Herndon
- Mat Dryhurst
- Carlotta Petracci
Institutions
- Associazione Culturale Bronson
- Black Quantum Futurism
- Artribune
Locations
- Ravenna
- Italy
- Teatro Rasi
- Philadelphia
- United States
- England