Kamal Rahim Tanner Tourgee: Residency

Kamal Rahim Tanner Tourgee was in residence to research the history, theory, and praxis of electronic music, focusing on the contributions of women, Black, and Indigenous composers in this field. He is inspired by DJ Lynnée Denise who states her approach “to describe a mix-mode research practice, both performative and subversive in its ability to shape and define social experiences, shifting the public perception of the role of a DJ from being a purveyor of party music, to an archivist and information specialist.”

Throughout his summer residency, Kamal used WPA’s space to record electronic music in traditional and innovative ways while collaborating with other artists.