Elijah Prince
Date:
January 17, 2025, 3:00 – 7:30pm
An evening of DJ sets by Elijah Prince and BABAS, and an artist talk by Res Julian. Part of Deli Radio, which aims to foster connection and shared experiences at a time when communal spaces feel essential. Check out the Deli Radio website for updated programming, to listen to live radio transmissions or archived programs, and to submit your programming proposal to record in studio!
Elijah Prince's love for DJing started in Herbert Von King Park, where he would bring his laptop and speaker to create a shared musical space for the community. His DJ sets aim to bring people together, creating an inclusive, fun atmosphere that celebrates the power of music to unite. Tune in for an afternoon of vibrant energy and connection through sound.
Res Tahan Julian is an artist and educator based in Brooklyn, NY, originally from Paterson, New Jersey. They hold a BA in Sociology and Studio Art from Smith College, an MFA from the Yale School of Art, and a post-master’s in curatorial studies from Konstfack University in Sweden. Res has participated in residencies at the Atlantic Center for the Arts and the Civitella Ranieri Foundation, and their work has been supported by grants from Yale University’s Fund for Lesbian and Gay Studies and the Swedish Arts Grant Committee. Their art has been exhibited widely, including at BRIC, Invisible-Exports, Shulamit Nazarian, and Casemore Kirkeby, and featured in publications like Aperture, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. Res currently teaches at the International Center for Photography and Borough of Manhattan Community College, with previous positions at Smith College, the Piet Zwart Institute, and the University of Gothenburg.
BABAS is a Nigerian-American vocal duo of sisters Funto and Tosin Omojola. Their sound draws from traditional west-african folk melodies and highlife music.