BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice
August 6 @ 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Every Thursday, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performers are Toki Wright & Miranda Rae!
Artist Bios
Toki Wright
Toki Wright is a two-time Emmy Award-winning MC, poet, producer, and cultural diplomat. He has received two CLIO Award for advertising with General Mills for the number one worldwide Twitter trending project “Watch the Stove” which was also nominated for a Cannes Lion Award. Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu, Northern Uganda.
Miranda Rae
Miranda Rae, a native of Boston, is an exceptional R&B singer/songwriter who has garnered significant acclaim in the music industry. In 2020, she was honored with the prestigious R&B Artist of the Year award at the esteemed Boston Music Awards, solidifying her status as a rising star within the local scene.
Introducing her debut EP, “Excuse My Baggage,” in the autumn of 2019, Miranda Rae astounded listeners with her exceptional vocal prowess and artistic growth. Among the standout tracks, “Thinkin’ Bout You” emerged as a timeless masterpiece, captivating fans not only in Boston but also from various corners of the globe. With her distinct blend of live instrumentation and cleverly crafted lyrics, Miranda Rae has carved out a unique sonic identity, drawing comparisons to acclaimed artists such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and Adele.
