Making Space at the Armory
Lenapehoking
An Evening with Brent Michael Davids
co-Presented with Lenape center
May 30, 2025
Various Spaces
Marking the 400th anniversary of the start of construction of New Amsterdam on what is now lower Manhattan, this evocative evening of chamber music and storytelling considers the myth of Manhattan’s purchase while celebrating the enduring presence of Lenape and other Indigenous nations.
Featuring captivating compositions by Brent Michael Davids, the program includes works such as “Touching Leaves Woman,” “The Last of James Fenimore Cooper,” and the world premiere of “Ode to Joe.” This memorable musical journey, incorporating unique Native American instruments as well as a string quartet and chorus of singers, engages audiences with Indigenous cultural expressions to envision decolonial futures through the power of music and narrative.
Co-presented with Lenape Center, a nonprofit organization that promotes Lenape culture and arts in Lenapehoking
Support
Making Space at the Armory is made possible with support from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF).
Public support is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council under the leadership of Speaker Adrienne Adams.
