Chicago Sinfonietta’s Community and Public Programs and Urban Gateway’s Street Level Present Gimme Shelter mixtape showcasing Chicago's up and coming musical talent through narrative storytelling in hip hop and classical music. Gimme Shelter takes inspiration from the 1969 hit by the Rolling Stones, capturing the sociopolitical climate of uprisings in the 60's amidst the Vietnam War. This mixtape explores the impact of contemporary social conditions and notions of shelter and safety in Chicago. Featuring Street Level participants DJ Aced Spade, Draii Blac, Marko Stat$, Nasa, Young Conscious, guest artist Roy Kinsey, music producer Mike Jones, and Chicago Sinfonietta orchestra members Karla Galva, Seth Pae and Edith Yokley. 

Co-Directors: Sadie Woods, Matt Woods
; Engineer: Lisa Lust
; Mastering: Carl Saff
; Artwork: Terence Dredske88 Byas; 
Photography: James Duke, Matt Woods
; Executive Producers: Chicago Sinfonietta, Black Madonna Press, The Vinyl Factory