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Creative Cafe – Session 3
November 11, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST
The Soundtrack of Life: How Visuals, Performance & Culture Shape Popular Music
Special Guests Include:
Taj Stansberry – Music Video Director/ Visual Artist
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Taj Stansberry, born in Oakland, CA, commonly known as “TAJ” is an American director and photographer, known for his music videos with artists such as Rihanna, J Lo, Usher, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Keyshia Cole, Swizz Beatz, Eve, Wale and Big Sean. His video for J Lo’s “On the Floor” is the number 3 watched video of all time on YouTube with over 680,000,000 views. He is currently developing a few feature projects as well. His unique style and ability to capture an artists’ personality have made him one of the most sought-after directors in the business.
Ian McKenzie – Choreographer/ Performer
Ian trained and performed with various artists such as Beyonce, Christina Milian, Alicia Keys, Janelle Monáe, and many more.
For the past 10 years, Ian has been dancing with Lady Gaga. He’s performed in Super Bowl 51 as well as numerous commercials and tv shows including but not limited to Gilmore Girls, Hunger Games, The Voice, and X factor.
About Creative Cafe
Creative Cafe is a new monthly Fall series open to all students to create space for conversations on culture, entertainment, and politics that center and empower communities of color. Students are invited to join a diverse group of creative scholars from different specialties for intensive workshops and discussions throughout the academic year, with the objective of broadening the artistic scope using a social justice framework while working with a mentor to bring ideas to life.
Students will have an opportunity to gain insights from internal/external industry professionals; collaborate with BIPOC students, faculty, and staff through community dialogue, professional development, and student mentorship; and explore a creative approach to the intersection of creativity, business & financial literacy.
Hosted by: Social Justice Center
Additional Information can be found at: https://emconnect.emerson.edu/event/7573499