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Matana Roberts is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and visual artist known for her twelve-part "Coin Coin" project. This series explores African-American history through music, blending jazz, avant-garde, folk, and spoken word. The first installment, "Coin Coin Chapter One: Gens de Couleur Libres," was released in 2011 to positive acclaim. The fifth chapter, "Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden," released in 2023, focuses on the story of an ancestor who died due to an illegal abortion, reflecting on contemporary reproductive rights issues. Roberts is recognized for her innovative approach to musical storytelling and exploration of historical themes. The products available from the artist Matana Roberts include vinyls.
