Ami Taf Ra & Kamasi Washington presenting The Prophet & The Madman
Ami Taf Ra arrives at City Winery Chicago for two nights this November, joined by acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and producer Kamasi Washington in a special tour presentation of her debut album, The Prophet and the Madman. Produced by Washington and released on Brainfeeder, the record brings together Moroccan Gnawa, Arabic musical tradition, gospel, soul, and spiritual jazz, shaped by Kahlil Gibran's writing on duality, healing, and transformation. Ami's voice ranges from intimate to operatic, always in service of the story.
The collaboration is the album's throughline, most audible on "How I Became a Madman," a meditation on inner chaos meeting clarity, built on Washington's expansive production and Ami's cross cultural perspective. It is music that draws equally from ancient tradition and contemporary jazz's improvisational freedom.
Ami has performed across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the United States, with credits at the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, alongside the Dutch Royal Metropole Orchestra, and at City Winery Boston. Kamasi Washington, a Grammy winner and Emmy nominee, has built one of the defining catalogs of his generation across jazz, soul, hip hop, classical music, and film.
Two nights in Chicago means two chances to catch The Prophet and the Madman performed live, Ami's evocative storytelling meeting the power and imagination of Washington's musical world, all inside our intimate concert venue with signature wine service and a menu built for the evening. Doors open at 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM both nights. Reserve your seats now, this is one of Chicago's most anticipated live music events this fall.
🍽️ We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, arrive early and enjoy a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. View Our Concert Dining Menu.(opens in a new tab)
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🎶 While we do not require a two-item food or beverage minimum, we strongly encourage it. Most ticket revenue goes directly to the artist and production costs, so food and drink purchases help support the staff, service, and atmosphere that make these intimate shows possible.
The good news: we think you’ll love the food and wine just as much as the show.
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