Niles Luther

projects & collaborations

Tahiti

May 20, 2019

Paris, France

Composed, recorded, and produced original score for Kehinde Wiley’s art film “Tahiti”. This film debuted at Galerie Templon in accompaniment to the rest of the exhibition. The film explores the transgenders of Tahiti, and how they relate to the storied 19th century Māhū from pre-french colonization.

Producer: Kehinde Wiley
Co-produced with Cousins: Jessica Chermayeff and Ana Veselic
Director: Kehinde Wiley
Editor: Ana Veselic
Original Score: Niles Luther
Vocals: M. Lamar