KKFI Collaborations

A Fundraiser for KKFI 90.1FM, Kansas City Community Radio

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A night of innovative original music, film, and dance.  A genuine theatrical experience.  Seven sets of arts organizations will perform a series of original, spectacular, and unique collaborative artistic creations, live on the world famous Folly Theater stage.  KKFI will also record the performances and for an Audio CD to use in future fundraising efforts.

The night begins with a VIP Reception in the Folly Board Room with appetizers and cocktails between 6pm and 7pm.  The On-Stage portion of the night will begin at 7pm with a panel discussion on the nature of collaboration in todays artistic world.  Collaborative Artist Performances between 8pm to 10pm with an Intermission at 9pm.

Collaborations

Quixotic – Aerial Arts, Ballet, Musicians, Lighting, & Visually Stunning Effects.

w/ Calvin Arsenia – Harpist, Guitarist, Songwriter
Kelley Hunt – Roots & Blues Artist from Lawrence KS, Tours the world, but this is home.

w/ Jeff Black – Folk Musician & Songwriter for Allison Krauss, Waylon Jennings, and many more from Nashville TN, but was raised in Liberty MO and cut his teeth in KC.

Enrique Chi (of Making Movies) w/ students of Art as Mentorship

w/ UMKC Composition & Performance Students

Amado Espinoza – Bolivian Folk Musician & Composer / Arranger

            W/ HOT CLUB OF KC – GYPSY JAZZ IN THE STYLE OF REINHARDT & GRAPPELLI

Barclay Martin – Composer & Songwriter of Barclay Martin Ensemble & The Snow Globes

w/ Julia Haile – Vocalist w/ The Buhs & Hi-Lux, Former lead vocalist for The Goodfoot

Ala Mode – Jazz Ensemble

w/ Burlesque Downtown Underground – Burlesque Troupe

The Topeka Freedom Singers – Short Documentary by Mikal Shapiro

Rita Chiarelli – Folk Alliance Artist in Residence builds choir in Topeka Women’s Prison

State City Films – Film Maker/Artist – Mikal Shapiro

Films of Ensemble Ibérica – Outstanding live performances captured on film

Ensemble Ibérica – performs the music of Ibéria (Spain and Portugal)

Elk’s Pride Pictures – Film Maker/Artist – Matthew Dunehoo

Thank you for supporting KKFI 90.1FM – Voice of the Community