Named after the historic 1955 Bandung Conference in Indonesia, which united 29 nations across Africa and Asia to foster political solidarity and action, Bandung Duo is founded on principles of scientific socialism and the core belief in art as an inherently community-based project. Our creative strategy combines interdisciplinary collaboration, educational outreach, artistic commissions, and mutual aid for the community.

"PROJECT ASSATA" is a manifestation of this mission. Through three musical commissions, two visual arts commissions, and one visual art contribution, this artistic endeavor explores BIPOC artists’ responses to Shakur’s legacy with the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army, as well as her impact on our respective communities’ work in change-making

This project serves as an active, long-term investment into our work: all commissioned art will be integrated into revolutionary, historically accurate, and culturally relevant educational programs, which we will present at schools and community organizations, and perform at fundraising concerts for local and international mutual aid initiatives.