shows

our queer elders album release show
Aug
23

our queer elders album release show

Join geologist by day, singer-songwriter by night Katie Castagno on August 23 for a live performance celebrating the release of Our Queer Elders—a full-length studio album (out 8/22 on all streaming services) honoring historical figures who have queered gender and social norms. Through storytelling and original song, Katie brings to life often-unacknowledged queer legacies. From the genderless 18th-century preacher the Public Universal Friend; to the deep partnership of conservationist Rachel Carson and her lover, Dorothy Freeman; to the electric connection between Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe, the album uplifts stories not always found in the history books.

At a time when queer and trans rights and histories are being actively challenged and erased, Our Queer Elders affirms that we have always been here, and our stories deserve to be heard, remembered, and celebrated. Come celebrate with us!

Our Queer Elders was made possible with generous support from The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Cordial Eye, and Club Passim.

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forgotten roots festival
Jul
19

forgotten roots festival

FORGOTTEN ROOTS FESTIVAL — where culture hits different.

Friday, July 19 | 5:30 PM | Interwoven Art Studio | FREE

FORGOTTEN ROOTS— a genre-bending celebration of acoustic sound, soul, and story featuring Wampanoag and Afro-Caribbean artists pushing tradition forward through music.

LINEUP:
5:30 PM – Katie Castagno: Earthy, evocative singer/songwriter vibes
6:30 PM – Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor: Blues, soul & storytelling straight from the crossroads
7:30 PM – The ZYG 808: Afrobeat meets Rock-Hop with electrifying energy

Acoustic blues. Soul, Afrobeat, Rock-Hop rhythms. and Songwriter magic.
FORGOTTEN ROOTS provides a space for voices rooted in legacy and blooming into new soundscapes.

Free and open to all.
Interwoven Art Studio, Downtown New Bedford, 634 Pleasant St
Starts 5:30 PM sharp!
Presented by Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc. and Interwoven Art Studio

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creative futures cape cod showcase
May
31

creative futures cape cod showcase

katie castagno will be performing selected songs from our queer elders at the creative futures cape cod showcase, an event hosted by the cordial eye to celebrate the work of the eight artist fellows and seven teaching artists from the 16-week paid fellowship program.

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