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SUMMARY:Allston Christmas @ UnCommon Stage!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate the annual Allston Christmas extravaganza with UnCommon Stage! \n\n\n\nThis unique Boston tradition marks the time when students move in and out\, leaving behind a treasure trove of discarded items on the streets.As Boston buzzes with renewed energy\, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable day of festivities. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with live music performances\, refreshing sips of Harpoon’s limited run Allston X-mas New England IPA\, and mouthwatering culinary delights from the renowned Rosa Mexicano. This celebration captures the essence of Boston’s lively spirit during this exciting transition period.The excitement kicks off at 12 PM with our much-anticipated swap meet. We encourage all attendees to bring a bag and contribute their gently used items to the exchange. This is your chance to declutter while potentially discovering hidden gems! However\, to ensure a smooth event\, we kindly request that you limit your contributions to items no larger than a standard carry-on luggage. Let’s embrace the spirit of recycling and community sharing that defines Allston Christmas! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n1-4 PM – HipStory Presents Beat Tape Matinee \n\n\n\nJoin HipStory for an afternoon of beats and beer on the Common! \n\n\n\nBeat Tape Matinee is an event rooted in Hip Hop self-made roots. We look to highlight the bedroom producers\, dj/producers\, loopers and everything in between in our latest HipStory event series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaised in Brockton\, Lilah’s latest single\, “Brolic Freestyle\,” showcases her captivating cadences and unique rhyme patterns\, setting her apart from the crowd. Her music delves into personal experiences\, shedding light on important issues and celebrating individuality.Beyond her solo work\, Lilah’s contributions as a writer and producer have been recognized on various projects such as BLK ODYSSY’s “Diamonds & Freaks”\, GRIP’s “Five & A F*** You”\, Khary’s “THIS IS WEIRD”\, and many more.With Lilah’s infectious energy\, undeniable talent\, and commitment to authenticity\, she is undoubtedly an artist to watch. She continues to make waves in the music scene\, spreading joy and creativity to her audience.IG : @longlivelilah Twitter: @longlivelilah \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne of the keys to longevity is keeping the passion for your craft alive and that’s precisely how DJ Manipulator has managed to maintain his career. Hailing from Hempstead\, NY\, but now residing in Worcester\, MA\, Manipulator is a hip-hop DJ and producer who has steadily built up a solid repertoire of releases and live shows since 2012.Having first been drawn to hip-hop as an 8-year-old boy\, thanks to his older brother’s influence\, Manipulator first tried his hand at rapping\, graffiti and breaking\, before realizing his real passion resided with DJing and beat-making.Skip to 2002 and he acquired his first set of turntables\, with his first production setup following a year later\, and drawing on influences from artists such as J Dilla\, Madlib and The Alchemist\, Manipulator set about honing his skills in both disciplines. Having followed his natural desire to work with samples\, he also embarked on a lifelong crate digging obsession.Fast forward to now and that obsession has paid off\, with a stack of notable releases under his belt\, including two instrumental projects\, The Synth Tape and The Soviet Tape. The two releases provided an insight into Manipulator’s beat-making prowess and demonstrated the value of his sample hunting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGibson Alcott\, professionally known as GIB DJ is a producer and composer and DJ from Allston\, MA. With over a decade of experience working with artists\, he has carefully carved out his lane with an attention to sonic bliss. His dedication to creation has landed him placements with legends like Young Jeezy\, current icons like Telfar Clemens as well as most of Boston and beyond’s creative scene (including 3 BMA winners). His emphasis on collaboration and an open minded approach when it comes to genre and technique are integral to his process for whoever comes to his studio for a session. \n\n\n\n4-6 PM – The Zack Bolles Band \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Zack Bolles Band is a folk rock trio featuring Abe Dewing on fiddle\, Ed Cardenas on cajon and Zack Bolles on guitar. \n\n\n\nwww.zackbolles.com \n\n\n\n@zackbollesband \n\n\n\n6-8 PM – Bencils \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBencils is a multimedia artist who works with a close team of like-minded peers that strive to push the boundaries of what is expected from them during their developmental years.@madebybencils everywhere
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/allston-christmas-uncommon-stage/
CATEGORIES:Announcement,DJ,Live Music,Special Event
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SUMMARY:CALO
DESCRIPTION:CALO brings an eclectic mix of 90’s hip-hop classics\, remixes\, and instrumentals to the UnCommon Stage\, accompanied with solo saxophone and electronica. \n\n\n\nCALO (Joseph Borsellino III) is an award-winning composer\, multi-instrumentalist\, producer\, and DJ\, born and based in Boston. On his principal instrument– saxophone– he has entertained audiences along the eastern coast with popular jazz repertoire\, dance music\, and instrumental hip-hop imbued with gospel-oriented improvisations. He is celebrating the release of Synthesis: The String Quartet Sessions\, released via ArtistShare on June 21st\, 2024\, for which he was commissioned along with 14 other large ensemble jazz composers by Grammy Award-winning producer Ryan Truesdell.website: linktr.ee/the_real_calosocial media: https://www.instagram.com/jborsellinomusic/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/calo-4/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE -  Toki Wright X Shandelle
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over UnCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\npc: Dalvin Lopes\n\n\n\nShandelle is a multi-faceted songstress from Somerville\, MA. She broke into the scene in 2021 after releasing her debut EP “introspection”. Since then\, the weight of her name has grown exponentially— with several prestigious performances (including her first headline show being sold out) and the release of her debut mixtape “CAPSULE_001”. Her reign continues this year with the eclectic release of her “AMOR // SUDOR” single as she hones in on more fresh sounds and styles for her ever-growing audience.  \n\n\n\nInstagram is @s.handelle Music is on all streaming platforms under Shandelle
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-shandelle-x-toki-wright/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:DJ Cano Cangrejo
DESCRIPTION:Cano Cangrejo is a DJ from Santurce Puerto Rico specializing in Classic Puerto Rican\, Caribbean\, and African Diaspora music. From 1991 to 1994 Cano hosted an original show\, Salsíbiri\, on WERS Boston\, playing salsa and Latin jazz.  \n\n\n\nCano has been DJing parties and events  in all kinds of venues in Puerto Rico where he lives\, Boston (his second home)\, and throughout the United States for the last 25 years. Using a ‘selector style’ approach to DJing\, Cano focuses on playing rare grooves\, forgotten gems and straight-up classics to make folks dance and listen to “El Saoco”.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/dj-cano-cangrejo-2/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Leah Parrett
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over UnCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeah Parrett is a Neo Soul/R&B singer from Brockton Massachusetts. With her powerful lyrics or heartfelt melodies\, Leah’s goal is to make her audience feel something after they watch her perform. Leah’s goofy personality onstage makes her performances feel as if it’s a bunch of friends in a room rather than strangers. You’ll experience her amazing band jam out and connect through the music\, instantly making it feel like you’ve been transported to wherever her songs take you. Whether she’s singing about heartbreak\, being a confused 21 year old or just feeling herself\, you’ll relate and want to dig in more.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-13/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T140000
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SUMMARY:HipStory Presents Beat Tape Matinee: ToriTori x Latrell James
DESCRIPTION:Join HipStory for an afternoon of beats and beer on the Common! \n\n\n\nBeat Tape Matinee is an event rooted in Hip Hop self-made roots. We look to highlight the bedroom producers\, dj/producers\, loopers and everything in between in our latest HipStory event series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToriTori is a Boston-based\, multi-genre vocalist\, songwriter\, and music producer. Her unique and eclectic musical style\, as well as her storytelling prowess and mesmerizing melodies were highly influenced by innovators like Aretha Franklin\, Missy Elliot\, and Thundercat. They were honed during her time as a student at Boston Arts Academy and Berklee College of Music. Using nothing more than her voice\, her looper and imagination\, she’ll take you on a journey through her world\, her coexistence with the pleasures and quarrels of love\, and her ever evolving relationship with self. \n\n\n\n\n\nLatrell James is a hip-hop artist and producer from Boston\, MA. James has become nationally recognized and built a loyal following thanks to his relatable songwriting and engaging live shows\, which range from intimate performances in unique and fan-friendly settings to the big stages.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-beat-tape-matinee-lineup-pending/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:We Make Noise Mini Fest
DESCRIPTION:The We Make Noise Festival celebrates women and gender-expansive artists in Boston through a one-day free summer event. The festival features live music performances by local musicians and DJs\, a visual art gallery showcasing the work of diverse artists\, digital interactions exploring feminism and activism\, and a platform for local vendors through Boston Women’s Market. \n\n\n\nBy empowering artists and engaging the community\, WMN Festival aims to create an inclusive space for celebration\, empowerment\, and artistic expression. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValerya is a musician and singer from Mexico City who has made a name for herself in the R&B and Indie music scene. Her songs contain a unique blend of R&B\, indie\, and Latin music.As a young woman in the music industry\, Valerya is committed to using her platform to inspire and empower others. She is passionate about promoting sisterhood and inclusion in the music industry and hopes to be a positive influence on future generations of Mexican femme musicians. Ig: @valeryamusica \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobyn Alman a.k.a TotoRobyn loves all things synths and swords. Based out of Boston\, MA\, she loves the exploration of electronic music using a mix of hardware and modular synths. TotoRobyn primarily composes ambient\, downtempo\, and dance music. Her recent album\, journeys versus destinations\, dives into darker ambient and experimental electronic music territory. TotoRobyn is also an admin/member of The Golden Shrimp Guild\, a supportive community of electronic live musicians and multidisciplinary artists who perform on Twitch.Social links:Bandcamp – https://totorobyn.bandcamp.com/Twitch – https://www.twitch.tv/totorobynYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TotoRobynInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/totorobyn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEva Davenport is an inspirational soul/RnB artist and community organizer. Infusing deep soulful lyrical healing with modern mixed genre beats to create music that is uplifting\, rooted in Mother Earth and emotionally charged. Her mission is to inspire listeners to follow their own life passions so that together\, as a family\, we may fill this world with love. #RadicalLoveMVMT #LettersToSelf #evadavenportmusicSocial Links:www.evadavenportmusic.comwww.instagram.com/lyricsbyeva \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessye DeSilva seamlessly blends theatrical pop elements with traditional folk and roots music to form her piano-driven alt-americana sound. She infuses hope into songs about religious alienation\, mental health struggles\, and societal injustice to create a uniquely queer and unholy ruckus. Jessye’s latest album Renovations (July 2023) follows her ‘70s-rock-influenced 2022 release Landscapes\, which earned them a nomination for Americana Artist of the Year at the 2022 Boston Music Awards. No Depression says “Comparisons to Elton John and Brandi Carlile are easy — DeSilva clearly takes a page from these idols\, anchoring [her] songs in pop melody juggernauts\, gauzy textures\, and vocal bravado.” American Songwriter has said Jessye’s “catalog doesn’t skimp on razor-sharp lyrics\, paired frequently with an almost ethereal vocal\,” and recently Nashville Scene named her a 2023 Artist To Watch\, saying “DeSilva could inject new life into a genre that could definitely use a little more pretzel logic.”Social Links:Website: https://jessyedmusic.comInstagram: @jessyedmusic
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/we-make-noise-takeover/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Maz & Bencils
DESCRIPTION:Maz is the bridge that links Alternative Hip Hop and the music he grew up on in São Paulo\, Brazil. As a son of a DJ\, much of that influence bleeds through his music today through neck-snapping production and an out-worldly harness of energy in his lyrics. Whether he is experimenting with the sounds of Alternative Rock or staying true to his roots with Brazilian Funk\, his music nowadays breathes a sense of self-awareness and maturity that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and backgrounds. From performing at Gov Ball 2024 alongside Kidd Revel to intimate art gallery performances in Boston\, his ethos of unwavering energy is constantly evolving as his creative approach is just as much about self-understanding as it is about the expression of the process itself. \n\n\n\n@maztypebeat everywhere\, @madebybencils everywhere
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/maz-bencils-6/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T160000
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SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x The East West Collective
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over unCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe East West Collective is a r&b Chinese fusion group. We hope to reimagine traditions and bridge the east and west through fusing Chinese music with r&b\, neo soul\, and gospel music.Betty Ding 修华 is a 26 year old r&b singer-songwriter and Voice Performance student at Berklee College of Music. She is the singer and band leader of the East West Collective. With an introspective lyrical writing style\, her music explores themes of peace\, spirituality\, and healing. Through her music\, she hopes to reclaim her culture\, reinterpret traditions and push the boundaries of Chinese music. \n\n\n\nPC: Mia Michael
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-11/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T160000
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SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Tricia Reed
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over unCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\nArkansas native\, Tricia Reed always saw music as a tool for healing.  With musical talent running through her families blood\, Reed was destiny to follow a path that centered her craft. Growing up singing in multiple church and gospel bands shaped Reeds voice into a vessel that is reminiscent of classic gospel and R&B singers. Taking great pride in her multifaceted talents such as hair styling\, costume design\, movement through dance\, and beauty her understanding of what it means to work with what you create sets her a part from most.  Tricia’s currently working on releasing a new ep.Instagram
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-10/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T180000
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SUMMARY:Bear Garden (Feat. KNSZWRTH)
DESCRIPTION:The Emerson UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden are thrilled to welcome Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Percy the Bear!  We are honored to have another Boston institution\, CSC\, activate this special corner of the Common.  Tuesdays in July beginning at on July 16th\, patrons are welcome to enjoy a drink from Harpoon\, delicious food from Rosa Mexicano\, and music from the UnCommon Stage as they snap a photo with Percy and enter the chance to win tickets to “The Winter’s Tale\,” this season’s CSC show!  Head to the UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden at 6:00 pm for a “beary good time” and then join the audience at The Parkman Bandstand for an unforgettable evening of food\, drink\, music\, theater… and bears! \n\n\n\n\nOriginally from Haiti\, KNSZWRTH (pronouns: he/him) first arrived in Boston for college in 2004. Kenny then cut his teeth at mission-driven organizations like the West End House Boys and Girls Club\, Cambridge Youth Programs\, the Cambridge Public Library and more recently\, Now + There\, before joining the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture as Chief of Staff. As a DJ\, therapeutic mentor\, film photographer\, board certified basketball referee\, and plant dad\, Kenny is passionate about connecting with communities and individuals that share a passion and excitement around conversations and experiences that open minds and help co-create spaces to celebrate the creative diversity of Boston’s dynamic and ever-changing cultural fabric. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bear-garden-feat-knszwrth-3/
CATEGORIES:Announcement,DJ,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T180000
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SUMMARY:Maz & Bencils
DESCRIPTION:Maz is the bridge that links Alternative Hip Hop and the music he grew up on in São Paulo\, Brazil. As a son of a DJ\, much of that influence bleeds through his music today through neck-snapping production and an out-worldly harness of energy in his lyrics. Whether he is experimenting with the sounds of Alternative Rock or staying true to his roots with Brazilian Funk\, his music nowadays breathes a sense of self-awareness and maturity that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and backgrounds. From performing at Gov Ball 2024 alongside Kidd Revel to intimate art gallery performances in Boston\, his ethos of unwavering energy is constantly evolving as his creative approach is just as much about self-understanding as it is about the expression of the process itself. \n\n\n\n@maztypebeat everywhere\, @madebybencils everywhere
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/maz-bencils-4/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240521T164816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T135214Z
UID:2497-1721923200-1721937600@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - DJ Z.O.O.M. x Tenille Ja'Nae
DESCRIPTION:Dj Z.O.O.M. is a Traveling Professional Dj\, and Multiple Award winning Music Producer.Z.O.O.M. is an acronym which means “Zoning Out On Music” (which also happens to describe his open format Dj style).Some of the largest events where Dj Z.O.O.M. has added to the line up are:M.A.C. Cosmetics In Stores (Macy’s Downtown Boston\, Prudential Center\, Providence Place Mall – thousands of people in the malls).The Adidas 80’s & 90’s Party (William E Reed Auditorium – 2000 plus people).Pentridge Station Pop Up (South West Philly Beer Garden (a couple of hundred in attendance).Strand Theater with Company One (The Boy Who Kissed The Sky Play – Opening Night Not exactly sure\, but the theater was packed).The Happy Inn – Philly\, PA (Hundreds of people each night of playing there).The Well Brooklyn NYC (about 150 in attendance in the Nightclub when there).Today Dj Z.O.O.M. is still traveling up and down the North East Coast Djing\, Hosting\, and providing the soundtrack for events of all sizes. For booking info contact titleteamdjs@gmail\, or @ZoningOutOnMusic on all social sites. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSinger/Songwriter Tenille Ja’Nae is a rising R&B/soul artist who also fits comfortably in the adult contemporary genre. Born and raised in Rock\, AR\, Tenille Ja’Nae has taken her experiences to create music that is real\, heartfelt\, and relevant. Her newest single\, Quarantine\, was released Oct. 13\, 2023\, and is one of her most unique tracks to date.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-9/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240711T125943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T204232Z
UID:3193-1721757600-1721764800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Bear Garden (Feat. KNSZWRTH)
DESCRIPTION:The Emerson UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden are thrilled to welcome Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Percy the Bear!  We are honored to have another Boston institution\, CSC\, activate this special corner of the Common.  Tuesdays in July beginning at on July 16th\, patrons are welcome to enjoy a drink from Harpoon\, delicious food from Rosa Mexicano\, and music from the UnCommon Stage as they snap a photo with Percy and enter the chance to win tickets to “The Winter’s Tale\,” this season’s CSC show!  Head to the UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden at 6:00 pm for a “beary good time” and then join the audience at The Parkman Bandstand for an unforgettable evening of food\, drink\, music\, theater… and bears! \n\n\n\n\nOriginally from Haiti\, KNSZWRTH (pronouns: he/him) first arrived in Boston for college in 2004. Kenny then cut his teeth at mission-driven organizations like the West End House Boys and Girls Club\, Cambridge Youth Programs\, the Cambridge Public Library and more recently\, Now + There\, before joining the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture as Chief of Staff. As a DJ\, therapeutic mentor\, film photographer\, board certified basketball referee\, and plant dad\, Kenny is passionate about connecting with communities and individuals that share a passion and excitement around conversations and experiences that open minds and help co-create spaces to celebrate the creative diversity of Boston’s dynamic and ever-changing cultural fabric. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bear-garden-feat-knszwrth-2/
CATEGORIES:Announcement,DJ,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240718T020311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T020322Z
UID:3322-1721570400-1721577600@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Beat Tape Matinee: Lady Ice x DJ Troy Frost
DESCRIPTION:Join HipStory for an afternoon of beats and beer on the Common! \n\n\n\nBeat Tape Matinee is an event rooted in Hip Hop self-made roots. We look to highlight the bedroom producers\, dj/producers\, loopers and everything in between in our latest HipStory event series. \n\n\n\nFeaturing Lady Ice and DJ Troy Frost.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/beat-tape-matinee-lady-ice-x-dj-troy-frost-2/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240715T163801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T172226Z
UID:3206-1721318400-1721332800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Ashanti Eva Davenport and the Soul Tribe
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshanti (Eva) Isis Juanita (Davenport) is an inspirational soul/RnB artist and community organizer. Infusing deep soulful lyrical healing with modern mixed genre beats to create music that is uplifting\, rooted in Mother Earth and emotionally charged. Her mission is to inspire listeners to follow their own life passions so that together\, as a family\, we may fill this world with love. #RadicalLoveMVMT #LettersToSelf #evadavenportmusicWebInstagram
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/beat-tape-matinee-lady-ice-x-dj-troy-frost/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240710T120317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T140857Z
UID:3162-1721152800-1721160000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Bear Garden (Feat. KNSZWRTH)
DESCRIPTION:The Emerson UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden are thrilled to welcome Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Percy the Bear!  We are honored to have another Boston institution\, CSC\, activate this special corner of the Common.  Tuesdays in July beginning at on July 16th\, patrons are welcome to enjoy a drink from Harpoon\, delicious food from Rosa Mexicano\, and music from the UnCommon Stage as they snap a photo with Percy and enter the chance to win tickets to “The Winter’s Tale\,” this season’s CSC show!  Head to the UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden at 6:00 pm for a “beary good time” and then join the audience at The Parkman Bandstand for an unforgettable evening of food\, drink\, music\, theater… and bears! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOriginally from Haiti\, KNSZWRTH (pronouns: he/him) first arrived in Boston for college in 2004. Kenny then cut his teeth at mission-driven organizations like the West End House Boys and Girls Club\, Cambridge Youth Programs\, the Cambridge Public Library and more recently\, Now + There\, before joining the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture as Chief of Staff. As a DJ\, therapeutic mentor\, film photographer\, board certified basketball referee\, and plant dad\, Kenny is passionate about connecting with communities and individuals that share a passion and excitement around conversations and experiences that open minds and help co-create spaces to celebrate the creative diversity of Boston’s dynamic and ever-changing cultural fabric. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bear-garden-feat-knszwrth/
CATEGORIES:Announcement,DJ,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240627T141641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T164847Z
UID:3051-1720969200-1720972800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:MaDarrius Maximus (feat. Bli$$ and Big Mike)
DESCRIPTION:@mrmadarrius everywhereCheck back for more details!
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/madarrius-maximus-feat-bli-and-big-mike/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240521T164709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T184052Z
UID:2493-1720713600-1720728000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x De'Jhaun Bercy
DESCRIPTION:BAMS takes over UnCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDe’Jhaun is a singer\, songwriter and producer with heavy gospel and R&B influence. His airy\, yet powerful voice and ambitious vocal style are just the surface of what he has to offer. He wears many hats as a Substitute Teacher for the Springfield and Boston Public School Districts\, the Minister of Music at his home church; New Mercies Church of God in Christ\, and After graduating from Springfield Technical Community College with his associates degree in May of 2021\, he decided to pursue music by applying to Berklee College of Music. He auditioned with an original song that he wrote and produced on his own. In March 2021\, he received his acceptance and began developing himself as a well rounded musician/entertainer simply going by “De’Jhaun”. His music can be described as a taste of heaven. From rock/r&b love songs like Stop Playin’ to introspective spiritual r&b/pop ballads like Open Up\, De’Jhaun’s music will be an inspiration to every generation currently residing on Earth. In April 2024 De’Jhaun started in the Michael Jackson Ensemble at Berklee as a lead. It has always been his dream to pay tribute to his favorite artist. In May 2024 he participated in Berklee’s infamous Commencement Concert which honored Q-Tip\, Gilberto Santa Rosa\, and Ledisi; whom he had the honor to pay tribute to. The next day he graduated from Berklee with a Bachelors Degree in Professional Music and is elated to continue his musical journey as he begins releasing groundbreaking music.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-7/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240626T175309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182637Z
UID:3037-1720360800-1720368000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Beat Tape Matinee: DJ Manipulator x GIB DJ
DESCRIPTION:One of the keys to longevity is keeping the passion for your craft alive and that’s precisely how DJ Manipulator has managed to maintain his career. Hailing from Hempstead\, NY\, but now residing in Worcester\, MA\, Manipulator is a hip-hop DJ and producer who has steadily built up a solid repertoire of releases and live shows since 2012.Having first been drawn to hip-hop as an 8-year-old boy\, thanks to his older brother’s influence\, Manipulator first tried his hand at rapping\, graffiti and breaking\, before realizing his real passion resided with DJing and beat-making.Skip to 2002 and he acquired his first set of turntables\, with his first production setup following a year later\, and drawing on influences from artists such as J Dilla\, Madlib and The Alchemist\, Manipulator set about honing his skills in both disciplines. Having followed his natural desire to work with samples\, he also embarked on a lifelong crate digging obsession.Fast forward to now and that obsession has paid off\, with a stack of notable releases under his belt\, including two instrumental projects\, The Synth Tape and The Soviet Tape. The two releases provided an insight into Manipulator’s beat-making prowess and demonstrated the value of his sample hunting. \n\n\n\nGibson Alcott\, professionally known as GIB DJ is a producer and composer and DJ from Allston\, MA. With over a decade of experience working with artists\, he has carefully carved out his lane with an attention to sonic bliss. His dedication to creation has landed him placements with legends like Young Jeezy\, current icons like Telfar Clemens as well as most of Boston and beyond’s creative scene (including 3 BMA winners). His emphasis on collaboration and an open minded approach when it comes to genre and technique are integral to his process for whoever comes to his studio for a session.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/beat-tape-matinee-dj-manipulator-x-gib-dj/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240621T204252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T204254Z
UID:2966-1720288800-1720296000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Toki Wright
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/toki-wright-11/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240620T135018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T135027Z
UID:2847-1720105200-1720112400@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Toki Wright
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/toki-wright-10/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240715T145337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T145338Z
UID:3237-1719684000-1719691200@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Maz & Bencils
DESCRIPTION:Maz is the bridge that links Alternative Hip Hop and the music he grew up on in São Paulo\, Brazil. As a son of a DJ\, much of that influence bleeds through his music today through neck-snapping production and an out-worldly harness of energy in his lyrics. Whether he is experimenting with the sounds of Alternative Rock or staying true to his roots with Brazilian Funk\, his music nowadays breathes a sense of self-awareness and maturity that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and backgrounds. From performing at Gov Ball 2024 alongside Kidd Revel to intimate art gallery performances in Boston\, his ethos of unwavering energy is constantly evolving as his creative approach is just as much about self-understanding as it is about the expression of the process itself. \n\n\n\n@maztypebeat everywhere\, @madebybencils everywhere
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/maz-bencils-5/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240521T164527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T154935Z
UID:2491-1719504000-1719518400@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:BAMS Fest - Toki Wright x Safiya
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over UnCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nSafiya is a rising star in the jazz and neo-soul scene\, known for her electrifying performances and visionary ventures. Infusing her Afro-Caribbean roots with jazz influences\, Safiya captivates audiences worldwide with her innovative sound. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and a nominee for New England Music Award Jazz Act of the Year (2024)\, Safiya is on a mission to inspire cultural exploration and foster connections through her groundbreaking project\, Travel Through Music. With accolades including recognition as one of Boston’s Extraordinary Women in 2023\, Safiya continues to push boundaries and redefine the music industry.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-6/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240529T183717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T183039Z
UID:2712-1718539200-1718546400@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Wamptronica
DESCRIPTION:WAMPTRONICA\, a creative dance music collective of Wampanoag artists\, is gaining attention with their fusion of House Music\, Rare Groove\, Afrobeats\, and Breakbeats. Established in 2021\, their origins lie in dance parties at the Native Arts Gallery in Mashpee. Their sound merges traditional DJing with live instruments and vocals. They are the resident collective for The THUMP & SOUL SESSION\, a monthly dance party at Gallery X in New Bedford. \n\n\n\nThe collective is led by The ZYG 808\, a multi-talented artist and founder of Soul Poets Records. He is joined by Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor\, a versatile composer and musician. Asa Peters\, a musician rooted in various musical traditions\, and Casey Figueroa\, a visual artist and EDM producer\, also contribute to the collective’s sound and visuals. \n\n\n\nTheir debut album\, The Session\, set to release on Poly-Groove Records\, pays homage to New York-style House Music. WAMPTRONICA has a line-up of events this summer\, including street dance parties\, guest appearances\, and remixes for Eightball Records. \n\n\n\nVisit their Linktree page for updates.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/wamptronica/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240613T175159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T175201Z
UID:2815-1718474400-1718481600@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Maz
DESCRIPTION:Maz is the bridge that links Alternative Hip Hop and the music he grew up on in São Paulo\, Brazil. As a son of a DJ\, much of that influence bleeds through his music today through neck-snapping production and an out-worldly harness of energy in his lyrics. Whether he is experimenting with the sounds of Alternative Rock or staying true to his roots with Brazilian Funk\, his music nowadays breathes a sense of self-awareness and maturity that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and backgrounds. From performing at Gov Ball 2024 alongside Kidd Revel to intimate art gallery performances in Boston\, his ethos of unwavering energy is constantly evolving as his creative approach is just as much about self-understanding as it is about the expression of the process itself. \n\n\n\n@maztypebeat everywhere
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/maz/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T192256
CREATED:20240529T183340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T181855Z
UID:2710-1718456400-1718463600@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:DJ Cano Cangrejo
DESCRIPTION:Cano Cangrejo is a DJ from Santurce Puerto Rico specializing in Classic Puerto Rican\, Caribbean\, and African Diaspora music. From 1991 to 1994 Cano hosted an original show\, Salsíbiri\, on WERS Boston\, playing salsa and Latin jazz.  \n\n\n\nCano has been DJing parties and events  in all kinds of venues in Puerto Rico where he lives\, Boston (his second home)\, and throughout the United States for the last 25 years. Using a ‘selector style’ approach to DJing\, Cano focuses on playing rare grooves\, forgotten gems and straight-up classics to make folks dance and listen to “El Saoco”.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/dj-cano-cangrejo/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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SUMMARY:BAMS Fest - Toki Wright x The Coulibaly Trio
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over unCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Coulibaly Trio is a group of longtime friends who are striving to fuse our influences of hip hop and jazz together and create music that inspires others.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-4/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:BAMS Fest - Toki Wright x Kasia Lavon
DESCRIPTION:Kasia Lavon is a performing and recording singer/songwriter and spoken-wordsmith based in Boston\, Ma strongly influenced by the 90’s era. Kasia specializes in nostalgic R&B sounds with a jazzy twist and believes that an artist’s job is to put words to the emotions for which the listeners have none. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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. \n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-2/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:DJ WhySham
DESCRIPTION:DJ WhySham\, a proud voice “From The 617 To Your BackYard”\, is also a recent inductee to the Grammy Recording Academy (Class of ’23). Celebrated for her dynamic sets\, from Boston Calling to energizing post Boston Celtics games\, and First Night Boston 2024\, she is a 4-time nominee\, and opened for the iconic DJ Jazzy Jeff; Her #YourCommunityDJ deems true. However\, it is her ability to fuse music with activism\, as tools for healing and change\, that truly sets her apart. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in the vibrant city of Boston\, DJ WhySham’s early exposure to community service and Boston’s music scene laid the foundation for her eclectic taste and innovative approach to music production. WhySham’s role as the Official DJ for the 114th National Convention of the NAACP\, hosted in her hometown of Boston\, showcased her ability to captivate audiences while amplifying critical social discussions. \n\n\n\nCreating ‘The Social Justice Trap Movement‘ DJ WhySham has become a passionate advocate for the health and wellness of creatives. WhySham curates transformative events that confront trauma\, mental health\, and societal issues spotlighting talents among womxn\, LGBTQ+\, previously incarcerated individuals\, —while addressing industry inequalities head-on. In her eyes\, music isn’t just entertainment; it’s a conduit for social justice. WhySham has pioneered a movement that embraces collective trauma\, blending music\, storytelling\, and community to create events that catalyze healing and unity. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, DJ WhySham was the only womxn nominee for Producer of The Year\, and also named WBUR’s esteemed ‘The Artery 25‘ acknowledged her impact as a Greater Boston artist of color whose work was reshaping the artistic landscape. \n\n\n\nHer debut project\, “Finally\,” released in 2020\, marked a pivotal moment in her career. Featuring an all-women lineup of artists\, the project not only showcased her musical prowess but also served as a catalyst for change. The project’s impact was undeniable\, prompting a re-release through Equity Distribution and paving the way for an annual womxn-led festival that continues to celebrate diversity\, empowerment\, and inclusivity.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/dj-whysham-5/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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