The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is set to present “BSO Fusion: The Resurrection Mixtape” a genre-blending performance that intertwines the sounds of hip-hop greats Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. with Gustav Mahler’s monumental “Resurrection” symphony at The Music Center at Strathmore on Friday at 8 p.m.
Arranged and curated by composer Steve Hackman, the performance will provide an exploration of life, death, legacy, struggle and triumph. Featured guest performers include Jecorey Arthur and Marcus Tenney, who join Steve and the BSO musicians to emcee while songstress India Carney provides vocals; musicians TaRon Lockett and Bobby Wooten provide additional music layers while on the drums and electric bass, respectively.
Concertgoers can expect to sing and dance along to hits like “Dear Mama,” “Juicy,” “California Love” and “Hypnotize.”
Before the concert, guests are urged to arrive early to enjoy food and beverages provided by Allegro Kitchen and a curated hip-hop playlist.
For more information and tickets, go to BSOmusic.org.