Co-hosted by FirstWorks and Brown Arts Institute at Brown University Using dance as a catalyst for conversation between the Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater company members and the local community of movers, host Chip Douglas will facilitate the dialogue on the dance floor with his invited guest artists, who specialize in hip hop, […]

"Beautiful cinematography and incredible music … one coherent, jaw-dropping piece.’’ — Billboard Asia, Japan Experience a transcendent musical journey combining song, spoken word and cinematic visuals filmed over a multi-year voyage across 16 island nations. The musicians in Small Island Big Song would tell you that the ocean does not divide their island homes — […]

Celebrate 20 years of FirstWorks! Mix and mingle with fellow supporters and friends over thrilling performances, drinks and small bites in our pop-up nightclub. Raise a glass to FirstWorks and raise your pulse to the passionate dance and music of flamenco legends Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca, plus special appearances by FirstWorks friends Becky Bass […]

While Africa has blessed the world with many recognized female artists, Dobet Gnahoré has proven herself to be a truly special talent. Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, Dobet is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her country in exciting new directions. A 2010 GRAMMY winner, Dobet Gnahoré […]

QUITAPENAS, one word – all caps, four syllables – all claps, gives you a taste of their rhythmic contagion. This tropical Afro-Latin combo was born under the warm California sun. They borrow aesthetics from the radical 60s, 70s and 80s. Each song echoes a remix of history and invites one to engage in the liberating […]