Join The Hinterlands for a special online edition of Open Singing! Open Singing is a regular, open gathering of singers of all ages and abilities, normally hosted at by The Hinterlands at Play House. Each month they sing a selection of songs drawn from a variety of singing traditions. Sessions are drop-in with no further commitment.
Kesiena Wanogho is the featured artist for this month's Open Singing class. Kesiena Wanogho, aka KESSWA, is a multimedia performing artist from Detroit, Michigan. Through her work as a vocalist, producer, and vinyl enthusiast, she creates performances that integrate sound and light through music and mantra. Her most recent performance, KESSWA UNLIMITED, blends afro-surrealist visuals and the sonic elements of her debut EP, Soften.
This month's Open Singing is a part of Sidewalk Detroit's Online Artist Residency Program, which strives to push Sidewalk's practice of engagement with artists into new territory, exploring the complexities of human interaction, and meaningful connection when movement and livelihoods stand in precarious places. Sidewalk Detroit will commission artists to explore their practice as it relates to current events and the psychological and spatial implications of such events. This online residency will take the shape of daily movement classes, responsive performances, artists talks, and gatherings.
