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HAT Co Fieldtrip – Ursula Rucker @ KST
November 20, 2015 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
As one of the premier spoken word artists of today, Ursula Rucker has collaborated with award-winning artists and producers including King Britt, 4 Hero, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Josh Wink, and—most notably—The Roots, with whom she crafted The Unlocking, Alice in Wonderland and Return To Innocence Lost. She has also performed alongside Gil Scott-Heron, Mos Def, Macy Gray and opened for the late Nina Simone.
“Ursula Rucker is my personal savior.”
— Questlove
In My Father’s Daughter, Ursula Rucker juxtaposes her mother’s life with her own. Raw and soulful, Rucker’s concisely wrought text blends with projected video imagery, offering a reflection of the women’s intertwined lives and illuminating a personal story of survival. “It’s a live epic poem/live memoir,” says Rucker—one that features live accompaniment by guitarist Tim Motzer. My Father’s Daughter charts Rucker’s life journey and the struggles that have shaped her into the woman she is today.
We will meet at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater at 7:45 pm.
As part of KST Presents, tickets are Pay What Makes You Happy!