lecture - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T07:21:33Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/lecturePhysics, Jazz & Hip-hop. The ZYG 808 meets Stephon Alexanderhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/physics-jazz-amp-hip-hop-the-zyg-808-meets-stephon-alexander2018-05-01T12:00:00.000Z2018-05-01T12:00:00.000ZMwalim *7) DaPhunkeeProfessorhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/Mwalim7DaPhunkeeProfessor<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><b>A recent presentation by noted physicist and musician, Dr Stephon Alexander at UMass Dartmouth included a performance by The ZYG 808.</b></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Although the arts and sciences are considered opposite ends of the academic spectrum, the interconnection between music, math and science is virtually inarguable. At a recent panel discussion in the Grand Reading Room of the Claire T Carney Library at UMass Dartmouth, comprised of physicist and musician, Stephon Alexander and noted playwright, media artist, and musician Morgan James Peters (Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor) who is a professor in the English Department as well as a part of the Black Studies program delved into these intertwined worlds.</span><br /> <br /> <span>Dr. Alexander who is a jazz saxophonist is also author of the book,</span> <i>The Jazz of Physics: The Secret Link Between Music and the Structure of the Universe</i> <span>(Basic Books, 2016). In addition, Alexander, who is currently on faculty at Brown University, who rose to national attention after serving as a consultant on the film version of "A Wrinkle In Time", adapted from the 1962 novel by Madeleine L'Engle.</span><br /><br /><span>In discussing the link between jazz, Einsteins theory of the universe, and the physical theories behind "Wrinkle..."</span><span>Alexander effectively brings together the interconnection of sound, sonic waves, light rays, and the universe. Peters represented the artistic side of the discipline, explained how as a high school student, music was used by his grandfather to help him understand Algebra and Geometry, in terms of the relationship between the number line and music note intervals.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n0XG66x44c">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n0XG66x44c</a><br /><br /><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4n0XG66x44c?wmode=opaque" width="500" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe> <br /> <br /><span>To also further demonstrate how tone, rhythm, and harmony are directly linked to math and science, The ZYG 808 was on hand with his drums as Professor Peters played a keyboard for the gathered audience of about 100 people.</span><br /><br /><span>The ZYG 808 will be the featured performer at AILI @ Haley House on May 17, 2018. 12 Made Street, Roxbury, MA. Show starts at 7pm.</span><br /><br /><span>For more information, visit:</span><br /><a href="https://www.thezyg808.com/shows-tours/">https://www.thezyg808.com/shows-tours/</a><br /></span></p></div>