Mkeka is a melding of the minds of saxophonist Joseph Borsellino III, bassist Tony Irons, pianist Jesse Taitt, drummer Tyson Jackson, and percussionist Brandon Mayes, each highly acclaimed composers, educators, and community leaders. The mkeka is a tablecloth used in Kwanzaa celebrations, representing foundation, history, and tradition– the idea that today is built on yesterday....
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BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Brooklynn and BiaJavier 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...
Hannah Bossange (any pronouns) is a performer, writer, and musician currently based in Boston. He has been writing music and studying classical singing since he was 11 years old. She’s currently working with folk and rock, but give her a few years and it will be nothing but funk. Follow along for all their projects...
The Sam Spear Quinet delivers hard-hitting bop, soulful swing, and blistering ballads. Composed of two saxes, piano, bass, and drums, the group performs an eclectic mix of original tunes and cleverly crafted arrangements of jazz standards. https://samspearmusic.com Sam Spear Music (Facebook), @sam_spear_music (Instagram)
Tolieth is a contemporary soul singer fusing elements of reggae, Afrobeats, and pop into an upbeat live performance. Good vibes and smooth grooves are guaranteed with Tolieth on the mic.
MARiANO & NENÉ ESCALONA are a father-son duo hailing from Caracas, Venezuela. NENÉ is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist with a lifelong passion for the Venezuelan cuatro. He is returning to his roots as a performer after a 40 year career behind the camera in film and television. Growing up playing alongside his father, MARiANO went on...
THE MUSIC OF PIANIST & COMPOSER LEO BLANCO......pulses with global rhythmic elements influenced equally by his South American roots and European classical traditions interwoven with improvisatory developments. Blanco was born in the Venezuelan Andes where he absorbed folk music genres that were a mix of Afro-Caribbean, North American and European musical styles. By age eleven...
Jill McCracken (they/she) is a queer singer/songwriter making emotionally raw retro soul music. Heartfelt passion and vocal power remain front and center whether it’s a boisterous full band performance or an intimate solo set. McCracken’s influence has resonated with their home city of Boston, earning consistent Boston Music Award nominations over the past five years...
Thea Hopkins A member of Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, performing songwriter Thea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. She has been described as a “standout writer” by the Washington Post. Her new album, "Blossom & Ghosts", is scheduled to be released in September 2025. In 2024, Thea attended the ISPA Congress in...
Acoustic and Soulful Sundays featuring Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed UnCommon Corner is located on Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed(Nipmuc) is a Massachusetts based actor, singer/songwriter, playwright and director. Coming up in a musical family, Jasmine first stepped on stage at 3 years old. Her music stylings are heavily influenced by her...
Lee Fish will be presenting his exciting trio featuring longtime collaborators - Kevin Harris on keys and Max Ridley on bass. Together they will explore some old soul favorites as well as Fish's original music which can best be described as a blend of all his favorite styles - ranging from jazz, soul/r&b to folk...