Inspire Change

A Conscious Arts Festival to Heal, Enlighten, Free, Love & Create a Better World 
~ Banyan Tree Philosophy ~

Ridhima Hegde

Yasser Tejeda

Yasser Tejeda & Palotré is an infectiously rhythmic and cutting-edge group originating in Dominican Republic and now based in NY. Conceptualized and led by guitarist and composer Yasser Tejeda, Palotré is comprised of drummer/percussionist Victor Otoniel Vargas, percussionist Jonathan Troncoso and bassist Kyle Miles. This unique group is a leading quartet in the emerging Afro-Dominican Jazz […]

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The Saturators

Schooled in the illicit Brooklyn basement parties, The Saturators are what would happen if Nate Dogg was from Trinidad and joined up with a crew of 45-obsessed basement dwellers. With the aid of a percussion-powered array of multi-instrumentalists, Misha “Silky” Savage and Redddaz pour Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeat and The Funk onto the dancefloor with a single endgame.They call it –

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Groove Collective

Groove Collective’s musical style reflects the wide-ranging backgrounds and interests of its individual members. This mix is born of the members’ varying influences, including bebop, funk, old-school hip-hop and classic soul.  Groove Collective was formed in downtown New York City in 1990 by flutist Richard Worth, DJ Smash, and rapper Nappy G, all three staples of a nomadic dance

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James Brandon Lewis is a critically acclaimed saxophonist, composer, recording artist and educator.

James Brandon Lewis

James Brandon Lewis is a critically acclaimed saxophonist, composer, recording artist and educator. Lewis has received accolades from New York Times, Q Magazine and cultural tastemakers such as Ebony Magazine, who hailed him as one of the “7 Young Players to Watch” in todays scene. BACK TO ARTISTS

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Positive Energy

Positive Energy (PE) is the lyrical team of Prophecy (Derrick Dolphin) and DUB Colossus (Errill Nelson} — proponents of HIP-HOP composed of musicality and lyrical content. The duo presents a mature sound that enlightens. provokes thought and embodies authenticity. BACK TO ARTISTS

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Lauren Kelly Benson

“As a singer, artist and teacher, I’m drawn to the ways that yoga can unblock creative flow, balance emotional output, and create space for deep exploration of one’s truth.” Specializing in collaboration with a deep love for harmonies, Lauren has sung with billie woods, Elucid, Willie Green, the New York Lovebirds, Iam Popula and the In Crowd,

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