Soul Science Lab to Kick Off 31st Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM

    NEW YORK, NY, January 03, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Soul Science Lab 2-night concert leads Brooklyn's 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King celebration lineup at BAM on January 13th and January 14th at BAMcafe at 9pm.

The 2017 Brooklyn Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute brings together Civil Rights activists, musicians, and civic leaders to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. King. Music duo Chen Lo and Asante' Amin, known as Soul Science Lab, are tapped to launch this year's celebration with their "innovative, afro, futuristic" sound (http://www.bam.org/music/2017/soul-science-lab). Their big band performance blends Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul and Afrobeat rhythms with spiritually positive and affirmative messages making for a culturally immersive and interactive experience.

"We're humbled and excited to be a part of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at BAM this year. It's an honor that we have been asked to share our art as a part of this great legacy." - Chen Lo of Soul Science Lab

On Martin Luther King, Jr. day (January 16th), the celebration continues with a full day program of readings, music performances, film, art and speeches at BAM with Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams as the Master of Ceremony and keynote address to by Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi. Other events include music performances by The Campbell Brothers and The Institutional Radio Choir; a free film screening of Ava DuVernay's acclaimed 13th will be screened at BAM Rose Cinemas; a reading from the new book Frederick Douglass in Brooklyn by Carl Hancock Rux and commentary by Theodore Hamm; and the annual community art exhibition, "Picture the Dream," featuring works by students from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Atlantic Terminal Community Center will be on view in Dyker Gallery (on view from January 13th-February 9th,2017).

Soul Science Lab's concert will be held at BAMcafe, located in BAM's Peter J. Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue New York, NY. Doors open at 8pm. Show begins at 9pm. The event is FREE and open to the public. Space is limited. Early arrival is strongly suggested; first come first serve. Collectors edition CD's, t-shirt and Plan for Paradise inspired multimedia enhanced merchandise will be available for sale.

To learn more about Soul Science Lab, visit http://soulsciencelab.com. To connect with Soul Science Lab, visit the Soul Science Lab Facebook page, follow Soul Science Lab on Twitter @SoulScienceLab and on Instagram @SoulScienceLab. To watch Soul Science Lab interviews, music videos and performances, visit http://youtube.com/Soulsciencelab. Follow the online conversation on the track with the hashtag #PlanforParadise.

For images, bios and other Soul Science Lab press assets in consideration of their BAMcafe Live performance, please visit https://www.dropbox.com/sh/483kbklpf8fb80h/AACzZf_Sk6ix5AwfGTG4EJlTa?dl=0. For all Soul Science Lab media and booking inquiries, please contact Jasu Sims at [email protected] or at (646) 820.9859.

ABOUT SOUL SCIENCE LAB
Innovative. Afro. Futuristic. Griots. Soul Science Lab (SSL), is a Brooklyn, NY based music and multimedia duo that translates stories into soul stirring sounds and dynamic visuals. SSL was formed by artist, educator and creative director, Chen Lo, and multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, Asante' Amin. With a focus on high quality, timeless music, SSL designs innovative arts education models and creates culturally responsive interactive experiences. In addition to international touring, SSL's current projects include Chen Lo's 2013 album Footprints, Amin's 2014 album The Visitor: Alter Destiny, the orchestral, interactive documentary Soundtrack '63 and their newly released interactive album, Plan for Paradise.

Co-founder Chen Lo is a seasoned artist, educator and creative director. This visionary mind has toured the globe, performing and leading master classes with a number of cultural arts institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center on the Rhythym Road, the August Wilson Center, 651 ARTS and others. Co-founder Asante' Amin is a gifted multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer. A MetLife Meet the Composer award winner, Amin is a musical director ahead of his time.

Chen and Asante's music have been featured on several popular Black & Sexy TV web series. Most recently, the duo was featured in TheRoot.com's Black History Month series, celebrating the music and legacy of music of the African diaspora. Soul Science Lab released their debut album, Plan for Paradise, in September 2016. To learn more about Soul Science Lab, visit http://www.soulsciencelab.com.

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