An interesting collabo, and an even more interesting project. Titled Here Lies Love, Byrne and the Artist Also Known As Norman Cook’s new work is a concept record based on the life of Imelda Marcos (!).

Dunno if Imelda deserves the Evita treatment (some pinoys might blanch at the thought, to say the least), but here’s Mr. Byrne on his website:

The story I am interested in is about asking what drives a powerful person—what makes them tick? How do they make and then remake themselves? I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be great if—as this piece would be principally composed of clubby dance music—one could experience it in a club setting? Could one bring a ‘story’ and a kind of theater to the disco? Was that possible? If so, wouldn’t that be amazing!

Luckily for us, DB chose more compelling cohorts for this concept than KC and the Sunshine Band. Although … is Giorgio Morodor still alive? Google says yes!