Inspired by the narrative from Winter Soldier, the historic event during which soldiers testified about their personal experiences, Safa Samiezade-Yazd has organized a cabaret to showcase the artistic and performance community’s response to the continuing Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. In the tradition of European literary-political cabaret, the performance will include works of social critics — bringing together the diverse aspects of artistic expression — from politics and society, into literature, theater, music, art and dance.
Safa Samiezade-Yazd- MC, Performer, and Stage Manager
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Speakers
Aaron Glantz – Author of Winter Soldier
Jose Vasquez – IVAW NY Chapter president
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Performers
Family Opera Initiative – performed by Rebecca Fay (vocal) and Jenny Lin (piano)
Lilly Hughes – Choreographed Dance Piece
Neel Murgai – Musician and Poet
Suzanne Bradbeer- Playwright, monologue performed by Sandra DeLuca
Yako Prods – Multi-Instrumentalist, Graffiti and Beatbox Artist
Baba Israel – Spoken Word Poet, Hip Hop Emcee, and Beatbox Artist
Kahlil Almustafa – Poet, hip hop artist
