Sun 25 Oct · 7pm
Oxford Art Factory · Darlinghurst
surrealist blues poetry with a quartet behind it
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“She is not only a bard but a bandleader, one tapping the smoothness and urgency of soul to deliver restorative messages at a time when they’re much needed” - NPR
“She creates a unique kind of musical intimacy… invoking the grandeur of the natural world in her writing.” - Pitchfork
A Surrealist Blues Poet in the business of goosebumps and heart-gut truths, monet has forged a singular voice at the intersection of poetry, music, and activism. From her beginnings in New York’s Lower East Side poetry clubs to international stages including the Guggenheim, Newport Jazz Festival, and the Barbican, her spoken word artistry channels a legacy of resistance, love, and collective care that has earned her accolades from the NAACP Image Awards to a Grammy nomination.
With her dynamic quartet of Brian Hargrove (piano), Micah Collier (bass) and Zach Morrow (drums), monet will present works from her powerful sophomore album the color of rain. A compositional tour-de-force, works shift between musical perceptions of jazz, soul, hip hop, and blues, unfolding as a marvellous unleashing of the mind. With live instrumentation at its core, the album – featuring contributions from Meshell Ndegeocello, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Brandee Younger, Mereba, Ganavya, Mick Jenkins and Vic Mensa – moves between urgency and stillness, weaving surrealist imagery with incisive reflections on contemporary life—inviting audiences into a space of introspection, courage, and emotional resonance.
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When is aja monet + Monstress?
Sun 25 Oct 2026, 7pm.
Where is it?
Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst, NSW.
How much are tickets?
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Where do I get tickets?
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