Quinton Barnes + Black Noise Ensemble

Quinton Barnes + Black Noise Ensemble

Inspired by Afropessimist thought and the work of economist Jacques Attali, alternative hip-hop artist Quinton Barnes became interested in noise and its function within the context of Black music. He hoped to situate noise within a context of Black cultural expression, fusing soul and gospel-inspired vocals with noise, pushing the limits of Black genres to their sonic brink. He partnered with composer Michael Cloud Duguay who curated an ensemble of experienced noise performers and free improvisers from Montreal: the Black Noise Ensemble. Together, they will present Barnes’ new ambitious project, Black Noise, whose material ranges from deconstructed acid funk to avant-garde post-rock and footwork.

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