Imani Uzuri reminds us to explore ourselves so that we discover all aspects of who we uniquely are, to express ourselves but most importantly to love and accept ourselves.
About Imani Uzuri:
Recently featured as TRACE Magazine’s ‘Beautiful’, eclectic, bohemian IMANI UZURI is one who defies category. She has performed at numerous international venues/festivals including LINCOLN CENTER, CENTRAL PARK SUMMER STAGE, PERFORMA07, London’s BARBICAN CENTER, THE BLUE NOTE, JOE’S PUB, Japan’s WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC, SOBs, THE UNITED NATIONS, BLACK LILY FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, LE LIEU UNIQUE, BAM, NYC CULTUREFEST, THE APOLLO THEATER, THE WHITNEY MUSEUM, Atlanta’s NATIONAL BLACK ART’S FESTIVAL, BOWERY BALLROOM, and Morocco’s FESTIVAL D’ESSAOUIRA.
UZURI’s recordings/collaborations include HERBIE HANCOCK, JOHN LEGEND, 4-HERO, TALIB KWELI, SLY and ROBBIE, BILL LASWELL and KING BRITT. Television appeareances include DAVID LETTERMAN performing with PETER GABRIEL and the AFRO-CELT SOUND SYSTEM. UZURI’s stunning debut album ‘HER HOLY WATER: A BLACK GIRL’S ROCK OPERA’ (available on ITUNES) features 18 sweeping and captivating songs. She is currently developing a provocative musical theater piece of the same title based on its music, while incorporating coming-of-age memories from her youth in rural North Carolina, multi-media video montage and anecdotes from her nomadic travels around the world of which she has just completed 2 SOLD OUT performances at the LEGENDARY APOLLO THEATRE! It has also been successfully showcased at Joe’s Pub, THE HIP HOP THEATER FESTIVIAL, THE KITCHEN, NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (NJPAC) and Philadelphia’s PAINTED BRIDE.
“What color is the wind”-Zen Koan
Imani Uzuri’s Links:
imaniuzuri.com
myspace.com/herholywater
twitter.com/gypsygirlbliss
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Thanks to all of you for your beautiful comments. It is a testament to Imani’s nurturing spirit and community. We appreciate you watching & sharing. Bless!
Hey there sweet girl, you are a blessing…love, Tina
Being in your presence I learn. Giving Thanks!
Fantastic!
Love it! Thank-You! More Love!
Imani…
You inspire and uplift me. Thanks for passing along your wisdom and love.
Hope to see you soon. Much Love m a r c i
Imani, Give thanks for blessings us, being a Channel of Infinity.
much love and light always
All is One, One is All
Always, Now and Forever
World Peace
Made my day. I (we) love you, too, Imani.
What a blessing to the planet you are, Sis. Imani Uzuri, it’s such an honor to inhabit this small space with you! i wonder if you have any idea how many you have impacted with your powerfully exquisite, deep-down soul touching/moving voice and ancestral energy. Asante sana for being a light in the darkness, keep on, my beautiful Sista!
beautiful and powerful energy!!
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