Steel Lounge Underground

Jul 13, 2012 | 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

It happens only once a year so don’t miss it! The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is pleased to present its much anticipated music event Steel Lounge Underground, Friday, July 13, 8PM-midnight. Popular with a wide array of diverse audiences, it is CAMH’s not-to-be-missed event! Presented with Derek Jones and Josh Zulu, this music extravaganza showcases Houston’s diversity and talent by bringing together musical artists representing a variety of genres. During the event, the audience is invited to explore the stimulating exhibitions on view while enjoying the music. The talented lineup features Suraj K., Esteban Torres, and DJ Baby Jae and a live performance by Omari Tau. There is no charge for admission; cash bar and food trucks.

Omari Tau is a singer with opera, jazz, avant-garde classical, musical theater, and R&B music in his blood furthered by study in composition and contemporary vocal interpretation.  As a result, his approach to song selection and interpretation are truly unique. His songs may include 19th century German lieder, jazz standards, contemporary music theater, or even 1980s dancehall. All are spun together to create an exciting soulful musical collage: at times somber, sometimes dark, and even saccharinely sweet. After attending Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas, Tau pursued his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Michigan State University where he studied voice with baritone Harlan Jennings and was also encouraged to study choral conducting and composition.  He then received his Master of Music in Vocal Performance at the University of Houston – Moores School of Music studying opera with director Buck Ross and voice with mezzo-soprano Katherine Ciesinski. While In Houston, Omari led Houston Grand Opera’s Opera To Go! He also worked with Theatre Under The Stars, the Tony Award winning Alley Theatre, Houston Ebony Opera, Main Street Theater, and many other local theater organizations while simultaneously transitioning into more jazz and soul styles.

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