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 […]

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 –

“Ridhima carries a light within her that shines on every person she connects with and every blossom on her path. Her music is haunting and hypnotic, transcending style, form, harmonies, and rhythms to reach the hearts of those who hear her sing her compositions. She transforms everything thats felt into magical melodies of life. To

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

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

Napoleon Da Legend is a Paris-born, East African (Comoros) and Washington DC-raised, Brooklyn-based artist who uses his voice as weapon of hope, social-critique, conquest and joy. BACK TO ARTISTS

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

“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,