American Composers Forum Presents
Recomposing America featuring WHITEBOYSUMMER
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Doors 7PM | Show 8PM
Standing | All Ages
about this show
World Premiere: New work by WHITEBOYSUMMER
As WHITEBOYSUMMER, the duo of drummer Arthur “L.A.” Buckner and guitarist Thomas Abban explore the entire spectrum of the African diaspora with reckless abandon. Their influences range from the soul-stirring melodies of Nina Simone and Howlin’ Wolf to the innovative productions of Ye West and Lee Scratch Perry. Their Recomposing America project, presented in partnership with The Cedar Cultural Center, is part social experiment, part American popular music masterclass, featuring drums, guitar, piano, sampling, DJing, singing, and rapping. WHITEBOYSUMMER fears no genre, no convention, and no judgment.
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L.A. Buckner
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master’s degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music, and is an accomplished teaching artist in the Twin Cities. Currently, L.A. serves as co-host for the award winning PBS music education YouTube series “Sound Field” and is a Professor of Race & Identity at the University of Minnesota. His compositions blur the line between Sunday church service and face melting jam sessions in a blend of jazz, gospel, hip hop, and avant-funk. His artistry is full of energy, excitement, and culture.