Kevin Spears “KalimbaMan”: Considered by many as one of the best kalimba players and one-man ensembles alive today, Kevin KalimbaMan Spears is a musical maverick whose gift on electric kalimba/sanza has astounded audiences around the world. Spears background in engineering has enabled him to recently design and build a musical contraption reflected in his lifelong […]
Atlanta saxophonist, woodwinds artist and composer, Isaac Bishop presents a set of his original compositions, and a set with his band Fea Circus. MNCM is committed to being an open and welcoming space for Atlanta’s creative musicians and curious audiences. Our weekly programming intends to support our city’s diverse musical communities, and build momentum for […]
Iriamu is the multi-disciplined art project of Will Hamilton. In his music, Iriamu uses found sounds, everyday noises, synths, percussion, guitars, and the bass. He melds the “noises” creating sonic soundscapes to express emotions, and tell his story. A modern day Griot. Iriamu is the creator of the community driven, socio-political party, the Freak Flag […]
Kebbi Williams and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson MNCM is committed to being an open and welcoming space for Atlanta’s creative musicians and curious audiences. Our weekly programming intends to support our city’s diverse musical communities, and build momentum for improvised, experimental, avant garde jazz, contemporary classical, electronic, and other musical practices in the Southeast by presenting local, […]
10.28.25, 7:30pm @ St Luke’s Atlanta PROGRAM Majid Araim: Life Cycle Ex3 Michael Kurth: The Monster Never Tires! Edna Longoria: Inspiracio Huasteca Jessie Montgomery: Rhapsody No. 1 Kaija Saariaho: Im Traume Caroline Shaw: Gustave Le Gray PERFORMERS ensemble vim Featuring a collaborative dance performance by Wabi Sabi Terminus
high energy circus adjacent diasporic genre fluid chamber jazz avant group Arco Belo, described as “ego-less, genre-agnostic and without expectations” (JazzTimes) will present a concert of original compositions and arrangements with projections at eyedrum, opening up their south arts Jazz Roads tour !
Set 1: Jack Wright and Evan Lipson Set 2: AIO Choir Jack Wright (b. 1942) is a saxophone extremist, dedicated to free playing since 1979. Described twenty years ago as an “undergrounder by design,” he is a veteran improviser based mainly in Philadelphia. Now at 83 he is still the “Johnny Appleseed of Free Improvisation,” […]
Magic Lantern vol. 130 Doors – 8 pm Showtime – 8:30pm $15 2171 starmist dr sw Psychiceyeclix (UK) From the artist, “I have been making/creating music as Psychiceyeclix since 2001, making 9 ep’s/albums released on Cyborg Recordings, Doubledgescissor, Tingo Tongo Tapes, Future Music, Kiff Recording, Junkyard Productions, Fature Music, Dismissive Records, Linear Obsessional Records, Videopunks. […]
Friday 11/14/25 Magic Lantern vol. 131 Doors – 8 pm Showtime – 8:30pm $15 2171 starmist dr sw Orlando Johnson b. 1975, Maryland Lives and works in Baltimore, MD Orlando M. Johnson is a multimedia artist who finds inspiration from the great American status quo and how it has affected his ancestors and him in […]
Improvisations and compositions with Colm O’Hara + Lina Andonovska, and Adam Mirza With her performances noted as “re-defining the act of going solo” (The Age), curiosity, fearlessness and versatility carry Lina Andonovska’s artistry around the globe. She is flautist of Grammy Award-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird. A sought-after soloist and collaborator, she has appeared as guest […]
Saturday 11/22/25 Magic Lantern vol. 132 Doors – 8 pm Showtime – 8:30pm $15 2171 starmist dr sw Killick Hinds and Ana Gamboa The project of Ana Gamboa (cello) and Killick Hinds (various strings) was born from their first meeting in Rosario, Argentina, and has unfolded across different geographies and moments of reunion. After their […]
Preston and Friends improvising music of surprise. Don’t miss it!