CAfA was born at the intersection of singing and movement building. Through our artistic process, we invite Chicagoans to take action for the wellbeing of our community. We collaborate with local artists, activists, and organizations that are leading us toward a more equitable future.

Since its inception, CAfA has created a home for a wide range of artists, from the music-curious to professional performers. We explore a broad swath of the singing canon, from rote folk and resistance movement music to choral, folk, pop, and original compositions. At each step, we weave our music with other art forms, and we deeply value our collaborations with poets, photographers, dancers, video producers, painters, culinary artists, and more.