Stew and the Negro Problem
- When
- Sat Oct 13, 2012
- Where
- Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
- Time
- 8:00 pm
- Cost
- $35 - $40
- Tags
- Music, Theater
Description
Stew & The Negro Problem’s concert performances hover between rock and theater, mixing genre-defying music, sophisticated wordplay and a streetwise vulnerability. Bandleader Stew, his collaborator Heidi Rodewald and their ensemble combine elements of cabaret, soul and subversive pop to create a unique style they’ve dubbed “Afro-Baroque.” Frequently likened to Cole Porter, Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello, they spin songs with hook-filled melodies and taut poetic narratives. Their Tony Award®-winning musical Passing Strange debuted at Berkeley Rep, sold out Broadway houses and was later adapted for film by Spike Lee."It’s a given that an African-American who fronts a group called the Negro Problem has a well-developed sense of mischief. But it’s Stew’s lush sense of melody and witty, journalistically detailed lyrics that make his second album...a true treat for those who care about innovative, thought-provoking lyrics."
- Entertainment Weekly
More Info
- Link
- http://www.jccsf.org/arts
- Call
- 415-292-1233 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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