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COLORADO VOICES — Floyd D. Tunson: Hearts and Minds

Floyd D. Tunson’s large-scale, multi-media “Hearts and Minds” is the centerpiece of a multi-generational exhibit responding to gun violence. Aired: 06/10/22

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PBS interview: Floyd D. Tunson

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Endangered Events

Endangered live performance graphicENDANGERED RECORD LISTENING in Ladyfingers at the FAC!

June 15, 4–6 p.m.

We’ll be joined by Tomás Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars creators of Endangered, a live music and multi-sensory installation performance steeped in 21st Century Psychedelic Soul. Inspired by the Afro-Futuristic and politically charged artworks of Colorado’s own Floyd D. Tunson and powered by lyrics from Pulitzer Prize winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa, Tomás Doncker and The True Groove All-Stars chart a sonic journey to freedom, a modern day revolution of the mind. This is the first opportunity to listen to and purchase the record pressed by Abbey Road Studios made in conjunction with the Endangered performances taking place June 17 & 18. Artists will be available to sign records, event posters, and meet listeners.

FREE and all welcome.

EndangeredENDANGERED

June 17 & 18, 6 p.m.

Tomás Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars present Endangered, a live music, multi-sensory installation performance steeped in 21st Century Psychedelic Soul. Endangered premieres at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center on June 17 & 18, as an intimate site-specific performance in the Floyd D. Tunson: Hearts and Minds exhibition.

Inspired by the Afro-Futuristic and politically charged artworks of Colorado’s own Floyd D. Tunson and powered by lyrics from Pulitzer Prize winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa, Tomás Doncker and The True Groove All-Stars chart a sonic journey to freedom, a modern day revolution of the mind.

FREE for students and teachers from any school with school ID and CC Gold Card holders (get tickets online now and present ID upon arrival).

Endangered Official Teaser

Sponsors

Bee Vradenburg Foundation
CALM Foundation
Catharine and Bart Holaday Endowment for Interactive Art
Colorado College Cultural Attractions Fund
Walston Group Real Estate, Inc.