“One of the leading figures in North America’s burgeoning Asian music scene. A global musical alchemist and cultural agent provocateur.”
Songlines magazine (UK)
Music meets storytelling as Sunny Jain draws on his autobiography and family history to dive into the concept of “love force” – satyāgraha – embracing your oppressor with compassion. In his first theatrical production, Sunny brings his signature talent for creating immediate community, blurring the lines between performers and audience. Each element of Love Force is carefully crafted for frequencies, rhythm, and vibrations unleashing a powerful ritual of gathering through song and story. Love Force explores the universal nature of music, and how through compassion and love we can break down barriers created by religion, culural traditions, racism, and time.
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Production History
Developed at Joe’s Pub, 2022
Workshop Performance, and Artist-In-Residence at Wesleyan University, Fall 2024
Production History
Created and Conceived by Sunny Jain
Directed and Developed by Katie Pearl
Original Lighting and Projection Design by Courtney Gaston
Love Force Musical Ensemble: Sunny Jain (dhol, drumset), Alison Shearer (alto saxophone), David Adewumi (trumpet), Armando Vergara (trombone), Julia Chen (keyboards, percussion), Almog Sharvit (bass, percussion)
Love Force was in development at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT (2023-24). Previous support includes Joe’s Pub’s New York Voices program, New York State Council on the Arts, and a MAP Fund award.
