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Written By Armistead Booker

From The Roots and Bon Iver to Deerhoof and The Groanbox Boys, Metropolis Ensemble collaborates with world-renowned musical acts to create surprising, joyful, and genre-bending sonic experiences.

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Caroline Rose

In 2024, Metropolis Ensemble collaborated with rising indie pop star and singer-songwriter Caroline Rose on orchestral arrangements of their fan-favorite tracks at a sold-out concert at Brooklyn Steel in Williamsburg and two nights at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity in Northampton.

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Caroline Rose

Wye Oak: Shriek Variations

Tyondai Braxton: Telekinesis

Samora Pinderhughes: Grief

Pieta Brown: We Are Not Machines

Bon Iver and TU Dance

Questlove and The Roots: And Then You Shoot Your Cousin

San Fermin's Jack Rabbit

San Fermin

The Tonight Show: Metropolis + The Roots

Electronium

Shuffle Culture

Late Night: Metropolis + The Roots "Undun"

Questlove and The Roots: Undun

Groanbox

The Rite Remixed

Recent Press

Quotes

"The addition of the Metropolis Ensemble added an extra layer of depth and grandeur to Rose’s performance, elevating her already stellar songwriting to new heights."

Melodic Magazine

“Awash in beauty and tension… sensational was the Metropolis Ensemble, effectively and excitingly led by Raquel Acevedo Klein.”

Night After Night

“You could not have asked for better performers… In A Grove is a triumph and among the finest works at this year’s festival.”

The Observer

“Grief mixes gospel harmonies, simmering post-hip-hop instrumentals and wounded balladry.”

The New York Times

Armistead Booker

I'm a visual storyteller, digital designer, nonprofit champion, family tech generalist, communications strategist, proud father, moonlighting superhero, and passionate gardener.

http://armisteadbooker.com

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