Making Noise in the Library is a popular series that brings musicians and community together for performances held in UVA Library spaces. Come join us for an intimate afternoon with notable Black poets and musicians at UVA who create and perform a variety of musical genres.

A.D. Carson is an Associate Professor of Hip-Hop at UVA. His work as a performance artist, educator, writer, and commentator deals with issues of race, place, history, literature, hip-hop, rhetorics & performance. 

Visit Dr. Carson’s official UVA page at https://music.virginia.edu/people/ad-carson and his professional website at https://aydeethegreat.com/

A talented singer, songwriter, and rap artist, Nathaniel Star has been an important facet in the Charlottesville arts community for many years. He only raps freestyle, and his music is intimate, smart, and boldly explores a breadth of musical and artistic styles. 

For more information about Nathaniel, visit him on Instagram (@nathanielstarmusic) or his linktree site. 

They will be joined on keyboards by Nathaniel’s artistic partner Vintage, a supremely talented musician who has collaborated on a variety of projects.