Join BU Arts Initiative for an inspiring presentation by Grammy-nominated musician, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, where he will explore the process of developing innovative instruments that challenge traditional notions of sound. Through a visually engaging discussion, Chief will share the cultural and conceptual influences behind the creation of his unique instruments, and how these innovations aim to decolonize music.

Co-sponsored by BU EPIC (Engineering Product Innovation Center), this event is designed to spark creativity and dialogue among those interested in STEM and/or Music, highlighting the intersection of art, technology, and cultural expression. An instrument demonstration will be included, offering attendees a firsthand experience of these groundbreaking musical creations.

Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah is in residence with the BU Arts Initiative from February 27 to March 1. To learn more about other free residency events with the BU Arts Initiative, visit bu.edu/arts/residencies.

Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah [formerly Christian Scott] is a two-time Edison Award-winning, six-time Grammy Award-nominated, Doris Duke Award in the Arts awardee. He is a sonic architect, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments (including The Stretch Music app, Adjuah Trumpet, Siren, Sirenette, Chief Adjuah’s Bow, and Chief Adjuah’s N’Goni). He is also the founder and CEO of the Stretch Music App and Recording Company. Adjuah is Chieftain and Oba of the Xodokan Nation as well as the current Grand Griot of New Orleans. He is the grandson of Louisiana luminary and legend, the late Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr., Guardians Institute founder and Grand Griot, Herreast Harrison. And is the nephew of Jazz innovator and NEA Jazz Master saxophonist-composer, Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. Adjuah (and his twin brother Kiel) joined his grandfather’s Guardians of the Flame banner in 1989 at the age of 5.