Kamasi Washington’s BECOMING for Michelle Obama | Sound/Stage

One of the most inventive and respected voices in modern jazz, Los Angeles’ own Kamasi Washington comes to SOUND/STAGE to perform his original score to BECOMING: An intimate portrait of Michelle Obama – a new documentary based on the former First Lady’s bestselling memoir. 0:00 Introduction 0:41 “Shot out of a Cannon“ 1:51 “Becoming“ 6:09 “Take in the Story“ 8:50 “South Side V. 1“ 11:13 “Dandy“ 14:58 “Song for Fraser“ 17:30 “Announcement“ 20:44 “Detail“ 25:33 “Fashion Then and Now“ 29:40 “Provocation“ 32:20 “I Am Becoming“ 36:12 “Looking Forward“ 37:56 “The Rhythm Changes“ For more SOUND/STAGE videos, articles, and interviews, visit