Matana Roberts

alto saxophone, clarinet, vocals · Chicago

Alto saxophonist born in Chicago and based in New York, Matana Roberts is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). Her Coin Coin cycle, begun in 2011 on Constellation, deals with African American history, memory, and identity, combining poetry, free jazz, and popular forms.

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Styles

• AACM
• Current scene (New York, Chicago, worldwide)

Landmark tracks

• Libation for Mr. Brown: Bid 'Em In... (2011)

Sources

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