Musician Angel Bat Dawid Performs in the Gallery

Join Angel Bat Dawid, acclaimed Chicago performer and former “Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz,” in a celebration of Cosmo Whyte’s exhibition in the Arts Club galleries. She and musical collaborator 9magicforever1 will incorporate voice, movement and multi-instrumental performance into a newly composed, artistically responsive work in the gallery. Whyte and Bat Dawid share a conceptual connection to ancestry and history, which makes for an apt pairing in this compelling and meditative evening.

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Angel Bat Dawid is a Black American composer, clarinetist, and pianist, as well as a bandleader, educator, DJ, and producer. Her acclaimed debut album, released on International Anthem Recording Company *The Oracle* (2019), delves into contemporary Black experiences and has received widespread acclaim from outlets like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and DownBeat Magazine. Known for her vibrant performances, she has created significant compositional works such as “Requiem for Jazz” and “Peace: A Suite for Yoko Ono’s Skylanding.”

Angel leads “Tha Brothahood,” whose live album was highlighted in NPR Music’s “Best Albums of 2020,” and she is also the bandleader for the women’s group Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty. In addition to her musical pursuits, Angel teaches a course on “Great Black Music” at the Old Town School of Folk Music and collaborates with Damon Locks’ Black Monument Ensemble. She hosts a monthly radio show on NTS Radio and was featured in Pitchfork’s “25 Next” list in 2022. Named “Chicagoan of the Year” in 2021 by The Chicago Tribune, she has performed at esteemed venues such as the Newport Jazz Festival,Carnegie Hall and Montreal Jazz Festival. Angel has also composed music for Season 2 of the HBO series “Random Acts of Flyness. Currently, she serves as the 2024-25 Artist in Residence at Northwestern University’s Black Arts Consortium.

9magicforever1 is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer based in Chicago, specializing in a diverse range of genres, including jazz, hip-hop, and house music. With a proven track record of performances across various media platforms, 9Magicforver1 is known for a distinctive approach that resonates with audiences. As a member of Angel Bat Dawid’s ensemble, The Brothahood, 9Magicforver1 actively contributes to the evolving sound of contemporary music, making a significant impact on the Chicago music scene.