WAMFest 2018: The art of collaboration
October 18, 2018 — Rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy, New Zealand pop singer Kimbra and metalcore guitarist Ben Weinman headlined Fairleigh Dickinson University’s annual WAMFest, on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Florham Campus. The theme of the day was artistic collaboration.
WAMFest kicked off with “Spoken Music: The Actor and the Symphony of Words,” featuring the American String Quartet and three-time Emmy Award-winner Martin Charnin.
“Everyone Creates in their Dreams: Live Beatmaking and Performances from the WAMFest Studio” showcased live freestyle performances with hip-hop producers Domenico, Doc Daniel and Elijah Fox-Peck and singers Duyan and Leksi.
Chuck D, Kimbra and Weinman performed during the main event, “Make America Create Again: A Conversation about Collaboration and Creativity,” which featured a panel discussion moderated by Bill Stephney, founding president of Def Jam Records.
This event was hosted by Becton College, the Monninger Center and the Campus Executive’s office.
Ben Weinman, Kimbra, Chuck D and Bill Stephney during the main event. (Photo by Ryan Silva)
Kimbra poses with a student during the VIP meet-and-greet. (Photo by Ryan Silva)
A student poses for a photo with Chuck D. (Photo by Ryan Silva)
Artist Michael Arthur draws a live depiction of the day’s events. (Photo by Ryan Silva)
Live drawing of “Make America Create Again.” (Drawing by Michael Arthur)
“Everyone Creates in Their Dreams” featuring Domenico, Doc Daniel, Elijah Fox-Peck, Duyan and Leksi. (Photo by Brandon Siavichay)
The American String Quartet and Martin Charnin. (Photo by Brandon Siavichay)