Words by Dennis Leroy Kangalee, directed by Nina Fleck. In support of rising dismay and rebellion against Capitalist greed, corporate thinking, and the dumbing down of our society, we have released the opening poem & title song to the Nomad Junkie's humble revolt: "Gentrified Minds",a theatrical performance about corporate friendly gentrification, the suburbanization of NYC, and erosion of a true counter-culture. Music by The Children of Warhol. Song composed by Bob Kuchinov & Dennis Leroy Kangalee. Video edited & Mixed by Isaiah Singer. Downtown Urban Theater Festival. Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, April 22, 2011. http://www.gentrifiedminds.com/
A beautifully staged protest piece! The Nomad Junkie's voice is haunting in and of itself. His phrasing, cadence, words...This is a brilliant rendering of our times. Funky. Freaky. Fantastic. Is both past and future in one.
sontagdays 2 months ago
You are right, but in some ways this goes further out...there are a lot of artists or at least a decent handful who do great work, but who are overwhelmed by all the drek out there. Now it's become a cliche to be "political." I saw Gentrified Minds at the DUTF - here in NYC. This show was the best part of the festival. Reggie Gaines (Bring in da Noise, Bring in Da Funk) had mentioned it to me after he read the script. Great directing, great acting...PLEASE release on iTunes!!!
alansabaraka 3 months ago
WOW! This is like old-school New York art-rock. I remember seeing Laurie Anderson, Basquiat, Gil Scott, Talking heads downtown at Mudd. I remember Jim Carrol before the LES became overrun with Hipsters and iphones. Wow. This is kick ass and the closest I've seen to true protest art & punk in a LONG time. Great lighting, great words. Balls out and beautiful...now if we could only organize all the artists in NYC!!
NewWorldArts1 3 months ago