HASSAN HAJJAJ MYROCKSTARS EXPERIMENTAL LIVE
The Laboratory Arts Collective was proud to be part of this incredibly soulful night.
Artist Hassan Hajjaj’s rockstars, Afrikan Boy, Marquez Toliver, Simo, Gail Ann Dorsey & Omar Offendum played as a gentle summer wind blew through the ampitheatre of the Ford Theatres in L.A. on October 11th.
Co-curated and produced by Kamilla Blanche. Directed by artist Hassan Hajjaj. Special thanks to partner Olga Garay-English, Ford Theatres and the team at the Ford.
The Laboratory produced the pre-show fun. The salon was moderated by KCRW’S DJ Garth Trinidad. Garth asked the musicians about their favorite piece of music. You can find out what their answers were HERE.
Prior to the live show, Hassan Hajjaj’s My Rockstars Experimental Vol. 2 was on display, hosted by The Laboratory in an installation created specially for this event. Following its premiere at the Ford Theatres, My Rockstars Experimental Vol. 2 will be on display at the new Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which has acquired the work.
The Laboratory invited Chef Ben of Tagine to cook up some of his delicious Moroccan delicacies. Bogarts & Bandero provided the libations. And the dancing music was played by DJ Novena Carmel in her element spinning discs.
She was later joined by the man himself, DJ Garth Trinidad, with his own selection of hip grinding, heart soaring beats.
Then onto the show... as memorable as a night could be. Thank you to all our members who came out to experience the magic.
Thank you to the Ford Theatres for such a wonderful partnership and providing a stella artistic program.
And a big thank you to our sponsors.
Hassan Hajjaj's Rockstars truly rocked our world. Thank you to the producers, The Ford Theatres very own Olga Garay-English and curator Kamilla Blanche. Huge thanks to the musicians and to the incredible artist Mr Hassan Hajjaj, for making the magic happen.
MY ROCKSTARS:HASSAN HAJJAJ
AFRIKAN BOY
Afrikan Boy Sittin’ by Hassan Hajjaj
Marquez Toliver by Hassan Hajjaj
Simo by Hassan Hajjaj
Gail Ann Dorsey by Hassan Hajjaj
Omar Offendum by Hassan Hajjaj
Bumi Sittin’ by Hassan Hajjaj
Bumi was unable to join her fellow rockstars on stage at the Ford due to an immigration issue. We are hoping it will be resolved quickly and positively so we can see Bumi in Los Angeles some time very soon. Sending Bumi all our love and support!