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Okwui Okpokwasili is the kind of artist that brings such captivating energy to the stage that you might not even notice your mind being blown. The New York Times called her an "enigmatic force." "Okwui Okpokwasili puts a spell on you," the Village Voice warned. But you—luckier than you know—can experience Okwui's magic first-hand tonight (May 29, 2013) at the Armory. A limited number of $20 tickets are still available for Okwui's performance in the Armory's Under Construction Series. Click here to get yours now.

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Ugandan-Rwandan vocalist and songwriter Somi opens the Armory's Under Construction Series on Friday, May 17 with the latest from The Lagos Music Salon, a multidisciplinary presentation inspired by a 15-month creative sabbatical in Lagos, Nigeria. Get a sneak peek with Somi's this video of her single "Ginger Me Slowly". "I was inspired by the Lagos slang expression 'to ginger someone' meaning to spice someone up and make them feel good," Somi explained. "We taped this some time last year with Lagos-based pianist Ini. I've recorded a new version of the song for my forthcoming album."

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"I’m interested in the psychology of movement—how we make meaning out of movement, and how the act of viewing changes that meaning." — Faye Driscoll