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Dameun Strange

Dameun Strange is a composer exploring afro surrealism/afrofuturism to tell Black stories. In early 2020, he joined the staff of ACF where he continues to share his love for storytelling and building community.
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2020 Minnesota Music Creator (MMCA) award recipients Carlisle Evans Peck, Leyna Marika Papach, and Tony the Scribe

In Development: A Spotlight on ACF’s MMCA Artists

This article was commissioned by American Composers Forum. For music creators in the North Star stat...
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Dameun Strange
M. Lamar--Photo by Johnny Q

M. Lamar on Defining Negrogothic and the Liberated Black Man

This article was commissioned by American Composers Forum. M. Lamar embodies a gorgeous Afro Gothic...
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Dameun Strange
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ACF Roundtable on the Asian American Experience

There is a full, vibrant spectrum of diversity that makes up the Asian American experience. In light...
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Dameun Strange
Anaïs Maviel--Photo by Cameron Kelly Courtesy Issue Project Room

Vocalist and Composer Anaïs Maviel Finds Peace Through Translation

This article was commissioned by American Composers Forum. When I spoke with Anaïs Maviel, she was j...
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Dameun Strange
Sergio Barer--Photo courtesy of the artist

Sergio Barer Tells the Stories of Twin Cities Immigrant Communities

This article was commissioned by American Composers Forum. Before he was born, Sergio Barer’s...
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Dameun Strange
ACF Artist Equity Summit

ACF Artist Equity Summit: Twin Cities Arts Leaders

On May 20-21, 2021, join American Composers Forum (ACF) for our virtual Artist Equity Summit, where...
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Dameun Strange
Joseph Jones--Photo courtesy of the artist

The Power in the Absolute: Joseph Jones’ Renaissance in Isolation

This article was commissioned by American Composers Forum. Composer/conductor Joseph Jones’ journey...
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Dameun Strange
Sister Cities Girlchoir

Erin Busch Helps Sister Cities Girlchoir Tell Their Stories Through Music

This article was commissioned by American Composers Forum. The weather outside is typically unimport...
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Dameun Strange
Melisa Tien--Photo by Tom Matthew Wolfe

Melisa Tien’s “Swell” is Where Immigrant Journeys Meet

This article was commissioned by American Composers Forum. Words have always come easy to playwright...
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Dameun Strange
Mary Prescott--Photo by Erika Kapin

Mary Prescott Dishes a Warm Bowl of Self Truth in her New Work, Tida

This article was commissioned by American Composers Forum. Interdisciplinary artist Mary Prescott di...
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Dameun Strange

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