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SUMMARY:Nicolás Emden
DESCRIPTION:Nicolás Emden is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, singer and songwriter\, originally from Chilean Patagonia. His music navigates the waters of pop\, rock\, and Latin American folk. \n\n\n\nNicolás was a former member and founder of the Chilean band “Tejado Pimiento” (2007-2012) with whom he won the nacional TV contest “Garage Music” (Canal 13) and wrote 2 studio albums\, “Triciclo” (2007) and “Sensación de verdad” (2010). After that\, he published his first solo album named “Como los pájaros” (2014)\, which included a YouTube documentary series traveling and performing throughout Chile called “Como los pájaros x Chile”. \n\n\n\nThe Chilean artist moved to Boston USA in 2014 (where he’s currently based) for the completion of his music studies at Berklee College of Music (2014 – 2016). From there\, he’s been performing and touring throughout the United States\, Canada\, and back to Chile. \n\n\n\nNicolás started his musical journey at the age of 6\, through learning folk South American music\, singing\, and playing the acoustic guitar. Since his school years\, Nicolás has been part of a wide variety of music projects as a multi-instrumentalist\, vocalist\, composer/songwriter\, music director\, and orchestra conductor for professional musical theater shows. He has also written the music for 2 original musical theater shows\, based on traditional South American tales and mythology. \n\n\n\nhttp://www.nicolasemden.com \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Nicolás Amaro (Chile) https://www.nicolasamarophoto.com/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/nicolas-emden-12/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaby Cotter
DESCRIPTION:Gaby Cotter is a vocalist\, songwriter\, and educator deeply rooted in her Panamanian heritage and influenced by the rich tapestry of Latin American sounds. Guided by her passion to connect with others through music and driven by a commitment to artistic and personal growth\, Gaby weaves powerful narratives that resonate deeply with her audience. \n\n\n\nA graduate of Berklee College of Music\, she has captivated audiences in Panama\, Spain\, Italy\, and the United States. Her debut album “Cantora\,” released in April 2024\, features collaborations with Cuban pianist Harold Charon and Panamanian flutist Melvin Lam. \n\n\n\nGaby’s music\, available on major streaming platforms\, celebrates the strength and resilience of women\, offering fresh perspectives on love and relationships.  \n\n\n\nwww.instagram.com/gabycotter \n\n\n\nwww.gabycotter.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/gaby-cotter-12/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Thea Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Thea Hopkins Trio\n\n\n\n\n\nThea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. A member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA\, she’s been described as a “standout writer” by the Washington Post. Roberta Schwartz of the Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange wrote “the beauty of Thea’s voice is matched by the brilliance of her lyrics.” \n\n\n\nShe has played stages throughout the U.S.\, Canada and Great Britain. \n\n\n\nThe Thea Hopkins trio features Berklee professor Tom Appleman\, (who’s played bass with everyone from the Drifters to The Doors’ Robby Krieger) and Maxfield Anderson\, Americana multi-instrumentalist.  \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, Thea attended the ISPA Congress in Perth (AUS) and WOMEX in Manchester (UK) as a Western Arts Alliance artist delegate. The New York Stage and Film fund selected Thea as a 2024 Northeast Indigenous Voices artist resident in support of her play “An American Ghost Dance”. Venues where Thea has performed include Massey Hall (CN)\, Banff Centre For The Arts (CN) Kennedy Center (DC)\, Woody Guthrie Festival (OK)\, the Moseley Folk Festival (UK)\, the Atkinson (UK)\, the Summertyne Americana Festival (UK) and the Bluebird Cafe (TN).    \n\n\n\nThea came to wider public notice when Peter\, Paul & Mary recorded her song “Jesus Is On The Wire” in 2004\, and then again in 2010 with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. In 2021\, Hopkins was the Grand Prize winner of the Great American Song Contest for her ballad “The Ghost of Emmett Till.”  \n\n\n\nHer new album is scheduled to be released in January 2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theahopkinssongs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theahopkinssongsall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theahopkins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.theahopkins.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/thea-hopkins-5/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Andrenae Duffy
DESCRIPTION:Andrenae Duffy\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrenae Duffy is a Boston-based musician currently training at Berklee.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@Andrenae_duffy
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/andrenae-duffy-2/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T120000
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SUMMARY:Ciara Moser
DESCRIPTION:Ciara Moser\, originally from Dublin but raised in Austria\, currently calls Boston her home base. As a blind bassist of Austrian-Irish descent\, she showcases her versatility across various musical styles and genres\, seamlessly blending into band\, orchestra\, film\, and ensemble projects\, both in live performances and studio sessions. \n\n\n\nShe earned her Master’s in jazz performance from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute at Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA under the guidance of esteemed mentors like John Patitucci\, Danilo Perez\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and Joe Lovano. Additionally\, she holds a master’s degree in music pedagogy from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. \n\n\n\nSince collaborating with Danilo Perez in January 2022\, Ciara has graced stages with him worldwide\, from the Chile Jazz Festival in Santiago\, the Paradiso Jazz Festival in Italy\, and the Hay Festival in the UK to the Cultural Summit in Abu Dhabi. Alongside other international performances in the UK\, Panama\, Ecuador\, Canada\, Austria\, and Germany\, she has shared the spotlight with renowned artists such as Braxton Cook\, and Victor Wooten. \n\n\n\nIn October 2023\, Ciara released her debut album\, “Blind. So What?” The jazz/fusion album\, exploring themes of music and blindness\, received praise and major articles from publications like Premier Guitar Magazine\, Bass Musician Magazine and Jazzwise Magazine. Notably\, one of its tracks was honored with the “Young Jazz Composers Award 2023” by the ASCAP Foundation. \n\n\n\nFollowing a successful and souled out release tour in Austria through established jazz venues such as Porgy & Bess Vienna and Jazzit Salzburg Ciara’s album gained exposure on national television and radio channels such as ORF3 and Ö1. She headlined the 20-year celebration of the Institute for Popular Music at the University for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna\, showcasing a big band version of her composition “The Call to See Beyond”. \n\n\n\nCiara’s talent and dedication have earned her various awards such as the “next jazz legacy award”\, winning the “2024new generation jazz lab competition”\, the “Ascap Young Jazz composers Award” securing a spot in the Jazz Ahead Program (led by Jason Moran) and Woodshed Network Residency (led by Dee Dee Bridgewater)\, earning the “Matt Marvuglio Student of the Year” award in 2021\, becoming a finalist in the Lee Ritenour Six String Theory Competition\, receiving the Tara Life Goes On Award\, receiving the “Johann Ratzenböck”-scholarship and winning the first price at the well-known austrian classical competition “Prima La Musica”. \n\n\n\nCiara had appearances on multiple TV shows like the austrian talk show series “Barbara Karlich” and “Vera.” Since March 2019\, she has hosted her own podcast\, “Blind. So What?” shedding light on life as a blind individual. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, Ciara thrives as a performer and recording artist in the Boston/New York scene\, alongside her role as a faculty member and staff accompanist at Berklee College of Music.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/ciara-moser-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Fabiola Méndez Trio
DESCRIPTION:Fabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatro player\, singer\, educator\, and Emmy-nominated composer that has taken part in a musical movement\, crossing over the lines of genres such as Folk\, Afro-Caribbean & Jazz. Recognized as the Latin Artist of the Year 2023 by the Boston Music Awards\, her artistic vision and original music focus on the exploration of culture\, ancestry\, and identity\, inviting the listener to embrace how the power of music and storytelling can unify us. After becoming the first graduate from Berklee College of Music to play the Puerto Rican cuatro as a principal instrument (2018)\, Fabiola focuses on performing and composing\, traveling with her trio to national and international festivals. She has received numerous awards\, including the Quincy Jones Award\, the Brother Thomas Fellowship\, ASCAP Lucille and Jack Yellen Award 2022 and a Children’s and Family Emmy nomination for Outstanding Interactive Media in 2023. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.fabiolamendezmusic.com \n\n\n\n Facebook – www.facebook.com/FabiolaMendezMusic \n\n\n\nIG – @fabiolamendezmusic \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacebook\n\nInstagram
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/fabiola-mendez-trio-8/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T180000
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SUMMARY:WeAreLOFI
DESCRIPTION:Introducing WeAreLoFi\, a multi-Grammy-nominated\, Golden Globe Award and NAACP image award winning duo who captivates listeners with their signature blend of soulful melodies and laid-back beats. With a passion for creating atmospheric and nostalgic soundscapes\, WeAreLofi effortlessly combines elements of jazz\, hip-hop\, ambient music and MANY more genres to craft a truly unique sonic experience. The group consists of Charles Haynes and Mitch Henry\, whose attention to detail and meticulous production techniques result in tracks that transport listeners to a world of tranquility and introspection. With a growing fan base and ever-expanding catalog of mesmerizing compositions\, WeAreLofi is making waves in the lo-fi scene. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or a transcendent musical journey\, WeAreLofi’s music is the perfect soundtrack for those moments of reflection and escape.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/wearelofi-8/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Bencils
DESCRIPTION:Bencils\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\n\n\nBencils is an indie/alternative artist with the swag of a hip-hop icon. His latest original single: “Pushstart” is a standout track from his new album “Lonely”\, released on April 18th\, 2025. The song encapsulates Bencils’ journey of re-finding himself after a situation related to family resulted in his whole world getting turned upside-down. Resonating with listeners because of its catchy hook\, driving instrumental\, and personal yet relatable lyrics\, and drawing influences from a wise range of artists such as: The Smashing Pumpkins\, The Strokes\, Laundry Day\, MGMT\, and Jean Dawson; Bencils delivers a fresh and exciting sound that blends nostalgia with the raw yet polished energy needed for a perfect Summer anthem. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@2002bencils
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bencils-7/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T180000
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SUMMARY:The Femmes
DESCRIPTION:The Femmes are an all-woman and non-binary band specializing in songs by female and non-binary artists. When you’re at a Femmes show\, you’re at a high energy concert experience. Epic sing alongs\, expertly crafted harmonies\, and musicians who absolutely LOVE to interact with the audience\, the Femmes are Boston’s go-to women’s party band!  \n\n\n\nThe Femmes have been booked solid since their sold-out debut showcase at Club Cafe in February 2023. Finding quick success in the MA market and all across New England\, The Femmes have become one of Boston’s top bands\, performing for the Human Rights Campaign\, Boston Pride\, Martha’s Vineyard Pride\, Harley Davidson’s Women’s Rider Day\, and have been featured on CBS News and the Boston Globe. \n\n\n\nSocial Media: @thefemmesband  \n\n\n\nWebsite: thefemmesband.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/the-femmes-26/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Toki Wright & MusicJumpstart
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright & MusicJumpstart\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performance will feature Toki Wright & MusicJumpstart.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-featuring-toki-wright-musicjumpstart/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T140000
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SUMMARY:Jesse Taitt
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Taitt is a multifaceted pianist\, composer\, arranger\, and educator with a rich musical journey. He holds a dual degree in Jazz Composition and Professional Music from Berklee College of Music\, where he refined his sensitivity and technical prowess. Starting at the Boston Arts Academy\, Jesse cultivated his musicality studying Classical music with Boston Conservatory Professor Harriet Lundberg and Jazz under Hey Rim Jeon through the Berklee City Music Program. \n\n\n\nThroughout his academic journey at the Arts Academy and Berklee\, Jesse engaged with luminaries such as Phillip Bailey\, Seymour Bernstein\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, Regina Carter\, George Duke\, Walter Beasley\, Doug Johnson\, Laszlo Gardony\, Joanne Brackeen\, En Vogue\, Patrice Rushen\, Geri Allen\, Gavin Degraw\, Mark Gross\, Lou Cash\, Boston Pops\, Hugh Masakela\, Bill Charlap\, Vincent Herring\, and Cecil Bridgewater.  \n\n\n\nAs an active participant in the Boston music scene\, he directed Boston-based group Jazz Urbane\, was the driving force behind the Jesse Taitt Trio\, and earned recognition as a dedicated AmeriCorp Community Leader and Public Allies Leader. \n\n\n\nJesse’s impact extended beyond his performances\, as he also contributed as an Artist-Educator in the Boston Arts Academy’s Alumni Creative Core program. Notably\, he achieved international recognition as an International Guest Artist in Rwanda during the summer of 2013. There\, he led master classes and headlined the Kigali UP Festival\, collaborating with esteemed artists like Joey Blake and sharing his artistry on projects alongside the likes of George Duke\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and Christian Scott. \n\n\n\nA pursuit of excellence led Jesse to complete his Masters in Music with a focus on Jazz Arranging and Composition at William Paterson University in 2017. Today\, Jesse is Assistant Professor in the Harmony and Jazz Composition Department and Lecturer of Jazz Piano at Dartmouth College. \n\n\n\nAs a skilled pianist\, composer\, and educator\, Jesse continually ventures into new musical and philanthropic realms. With his diverse experiences\, including his time as a sideman on various projects\, his impact resonates across New York\, Boston\, and New Jersey. Keep an eye out for Jesse’s forthcoming projects that promise fresh artistic perspectives and innovative collaborations.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/jesse-taitt-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Anibal Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Cuban Pianist\, Composer\, Arranger\, and Bandleader Anibal Cruz is a Berklee graduate\, skilled in Composition and Jazz performance. Since launching his career\, he has achieved significant milestones including his first single\, “La Raza\,” released in 2021. Cruz has performed alongside notable artists such as Paquito de Rivera\, Armando Manzanero\, Egui Castrillo\, Joe McCarthy\, Ruben Rodrigez\, Alain Perez\, and Berta Rojas\, in addition to being part of the cast of Ayodele Casel’s “Chasing Magic.” \n\n\n\nHis international tours span Europe\, Latin America\, and the United States\, featuring performances with Ayodele Casel\, David Rivera\, DeJan\, Los Adolescentes\, Manolo Mairena\, Cucu Diamantes\, and Adonis Puentes since 2018. As a bandleader\, he heads Clave & Blues\, a Cuban & Latin Music Orchestra\, and The Blue Island Project\, a Latin Jazz quartet. \n\n\n\nIn his growing discography\, Cruz has contributed to several albums including “Ricano” by Jonathan Suazo\, “Illegal Grooves” by Nacho Gonzalez\, “Ká Berto” by Jaasiel Sança\, “Coffee Gold Sugar Cane” by Flavio Lira\, “De todo un poco” by Manolo Mairena\, and “Desde Lejos” by Juan Ruiz. His involvement in these diverse projects showcases his versatility and commitment to his musical career.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/anibal-cruz-7/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Emerson College\n\n\n\n\n\n¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night\n\n\n\nFeaturing Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control \n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nIn partnership with our community curator Ágora Cultural Architects\, the premiere Latinx cultural presenting organization Greater Boston\, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control\, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live Salsa band\, Son Mass\, DJ Hernan Choque\, free community Salsa dance lessons from Salsa y Control\, professional performances\, and open dance.  The Common comes to life with Salsa beats and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared\, cultural experiences. \n\n\n\nTo make the evening even more delicious\, El Jefe’s Taqueria will be serving an UnCommon Salsa Flight (three salsas and chips) for $9.95 and will be featuring a salsa tasting!
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/baila-boston-salsa-night-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
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SUMMARY:Common Folk
DESCRIPTION:Taj Dharmadji\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nCommon Folk is a celebration of the Black folk tradition; past\, present\, and future\, brought to life on Boston Common. Presented under the We Black Folk Showcase banner\, this multigenerational concert brings together artists whose work spans genres\, regions\, and eras\, but is united by the soul of Black expression. From roots revivalists and blues storytellers to alt-folk experimentalists and next-gen voices redefining what “folk” can be\, Common Folk honors the multiplicity of Black identity through music. \n\n\n\nSet on the historic grounds of Boston Common\, this free outdoor concert invites the public to witness the enduring presence and radical evolution of Black folk music in all its forms. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbino Mbie\n\n\n\nAlbino Mbie is an award winning Musician\, Guitarist\, Singer\, Composer\, Sound and mixing engineer born in Maputo\, the capital of Mozambique\, a country in southern Africa known for its rich musical and cultural heritage. Fueled by the resourcefulness and determination that have always characterized Mozambicans\, he built his first guitar at 16 from a 5-liter can of oil\, scrap wood\, and strings made out of electrical cords. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@albinombie \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@Albino-Mbie \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://albinombie.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTyler Donkoh-Halm\n\n\n\nTyler Donkoh-Halm is a Boston based multi-instrumentalist that specializes in taking the ukulele into genres you’ve never heard it in before! With strong roots in R&B\, funk\, jazz\, folk\, and more\, Tyler fuses countless styles together to fit his percussive and melodic ways of playing each instrument in his arsenal. With a wide array of performances both local and international\, each show is unique and unlike the last\, always keeping things exciting and the audience on their toes! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@tylerdhalm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Sue Wing\n\n\n\nAndrew Sue Wing is a seventeen-year-old R&B singer/songwriter and guitarist from Boston\, MA. Equipped with a strong baritone voice and a unique style of rhythm and lead guitar\, he’s able to belt out soaring choruses and deliver soulful ballads. He has performed over 100 live shows since he was thirteen\, scored Cassie Crowe’s ‘Mid’ Life\, a feature-length film\, and released his debut EP\, Seventeen. With influences such as Stevie Wonder\, Gregory Porter\, and Gary Clark Jr.\, his originals combine blues\, rock\, funk\, and soul. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@brooklynnamme \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@andrew.sue.wing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://andrewsuewing.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabriella Simpkins\n\n\n\nGabriella Simpkins is an award-winning singer-songwriter\, composer\, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Cape Cod\, MA. Informed by her experiences across genres and performance setting\, her music exists at the intersections of folk\, classical\, jazz\, and indie rock. \n\n\n\nWhile simultaneously independently managing her career\, Simpkins attends Salem State University in the Bachelor of Arts Music program and focuses specifically in music theory and classical composition. She performs regularly in the Boston area\, teaches applied music theory and songwriting\, and hopes to establish herself as a freelance composer in the coming years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@brooklynnamme \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@gabriellasimpkinsmusic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://linktr.ee/gabriellasimpkinsmusic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLydia “The LovelySinger” Harrell\n\n\n\nLydia “The LovelySinger” Harrell is one of Boston’s finest musical treasures. Her sultry\, soulful voice and evocative songwriting have garnered her the attention and respect of the nation’s finest musicians and venues.  Jazz/Soul is where her heart is\, however\, Lydia has shown an unbreakable ability to mold herself into any musical situation.  Be it performing with the Boston Pops\, serenading NBA fans with America’s National Anthem\, or lending her vocal talents to a chart-topping deep house singles by British record label\, Reel People Music\, Lydia’s dedication to extracting the pure essence of song goes virtually unmatched. \n\n\n\nSome of her notable musical accolades include singing lead on a Bob Marley Tribute Album distributed by Sony Music Latin\, winning the 2015 Duke Ellington Jazz Vocal Competition\, performing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem\, NYC (2016)\, winning the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival Voice Competition and winner of the Best Song at the 48 Hour Film Project Boston. More recently\, Lydia sang on the 2022 Daytime Emmy Winning song\, “Grateful For It All” written by Brad Hatfield\, Gaye Tolan Hatfield and Jeff Meegan and aired on The Young and The Restless in May 2021. Lydia was invited to sing backing vocals for the great Jon Batiste in September 2022 along with The Boston Pops accompanying.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@lovelysinger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@LovelySinger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuggy Jive\n\n\n\nBuggy Jive is a semi-reclusive acoustic soul rock singer-songwriter from Albany\, New York\, equal parts Zeppelin and D’Angelo and Prince and Joni in sound and sensibility. Recent accomplishments include opening slots for Macy Gray and Ben Folds; a feature as a “Top Shelf” entry for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest; and best songwriter\, album and music video wins for Upstate New York’s “Eddies” Awards. New album Icarus Ascending arrives Fall 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@buggyjive \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.buggyjive.com/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@BuggyJive
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/common-folk/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Tolieth
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/tolieth-20/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000
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CREATED:20250819T054114Z
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SUMMARY:Alyssa Barker
DESCRIPTION:Alyssa Barker\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nEmbark on a musical journey with Alyssa Barker\, a violinist celebrated for her transcendent performances that seamlessly blend classical elegance with contemporary innovation. Alyssa specializes in both acoustic and electric violin performances\, showcasing her versatility and unique ability to bridge traditional and modern musical worlds. Alyssa’s extraordinary talent has graced iconic stages worldwide\, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music scene. Her musical odyssey has flourished under the guidance of renowned mentors\, including Dr. Bill Banfield\, Julius Williams\, and original Trans Siberian Orchestra member Mark Wood. Having studied with these luminaries\, she not only honed her technical prowess but also developed a unique artistic voice that sets her apart. Mark Wood\, praising her exceptional skill and leadership\, remarked\, “Not only is Alyssa a master on the violin\, but she also has tremendous talent in leadership and commitment to her passion\, which is music and life.” Known for her collaborative spirit\, Alyssa has shared the stage with Grammy Award-winning and nominated artists such as Larry Klein\, Allen Stone\, Daymé Arocena\, Kenny Werner\, and Sweet Honey in the Rock. Her performances resonate with a fusion of genres\, showcasing a dynamic range that captivates audiences around the globe. Alyssa’s impressive repertoire includes performances at illustrious venues like Carnegie Hall in New York and Symphony Hall in Boston. Beyond the classical realm\, she has made significant contributions to the world of film and comedy\, featuring on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of the Academy Award-contending documentary “Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation” and appearing on the latest Sarah Silverman comedy special\, “Someone You Love.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@alyssabarkermusic \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@alyssabarkermusic/ \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.alyssabarkermusic.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://linktr.ee/alyssabarkermusic
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/alyssa-barker-7/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Sheryl Bailey Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sheryl Bailey Trio\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nJazz guitarist\, Sheryl Bailey brings her “Three-0” to UnCommon Corner\, featuring drummer Neal Smith and bassist Ian Ashby. \n\n\n\nSheryl is the Assistant Chair of Guitar at Berklee\, and has toured world wide with her own duo\, trio and quartet projects and as a side person with artists such as: Jerry Bergonzi\, George Garzone\, Anat Cohen\, and Rufus Reid. She has ten releases as a leader. \n\n\n\nSheryl will bring her “Sizzling Guitar Goddess” skills\, the joy of improvisation and kinship with her bandmates as she plays her original music and choice standards for the UnCommon community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.sherylbailey.com/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/sheryl-bailey-trio-3/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T200000
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SUMMARY:Farayi Malek
DESCRIPTION:Farayi Malek\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nWith her warm\, soulful voice\, Farayi Malek has captivated audiences around the globe as a Grammy-nominated vocalist with Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers. Now\, she’s returning to her musical roots\, embarking on a new chapter of her journey. \n\n\n\nThe child of a Zimbabwean immigrant and a white American mother\, Farayi grew up in a small\, rural town in Southern Idaho\, playing the fiddle and absorbing the culture of seemingly conflicting communities. Her goal is to bring all of the diverse sounds and experiences of her life into her music: the Gospel of the church she grew up in\, the American folk music and hymns of her childhood\, and the blues and jazz she studied\, all woven into pure\, resonant songs that allow her effortless vocals to shine. \n\n\n\nNow a Salt Lick Incubator award-winner\, Farayi is stepping out as a solo artist on her much anticipated debut recording project produced by Alain Mallet [Phil Woods\, Paul Simon\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Marc Johnson\, and Madeleine Peyroux.] Her writing showcases very accessible themes with a unique compositional intelligence\, demonstrated in songs like “Tonight”. \n\n\n\nWhen she is not performing and recording\, Farayi shares her vast musical knowledge as a professor at various esteemed institutions including Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory.  In an interview with The Boston Globe\, Farayi says\, “Seeing my students be so brave and confident\, so artistic and free…they’re the ones who actually inspired me to pursue my artistic career.” \n\n\n\nWhether she is engaging with her audience through performance or education\, Farayi is driven by the desire to make people feel seen and at home in their otherness.  \n\n\n\nShe will be releasing her debut EP March 27th\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@farayi.malek \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@farayi.malek \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.farayimalek.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/farayi-malek-6/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000
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SUMMARY:Tim Hall
DESCRIPTION:Tim Hall is an award winning musician\, performance poet\, and producer from Detroit\, MI\, while honoring Boston as his current home. His poetry draws inspiration from his lived experiences – charting the nuances of blackness\, masculinity\, and the beauties of life. Tim has shared stages and recordings with artists such as The Nappy Roots\, Carolyn Malachi\, Bilal\, Chris Turner\, Aloe Blacc\, Maria Fenklemeier\, The Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and Diana Oh\, among others. Additionally\, Tim is faculty at Berklee College of Music\, a member of the award winning band STL GLD\, and a principal collaborator with Cliff Notez\, Oompa\, and Will Dailey. He was honored as “Session Musician of the Year” by the 2020 Boston Music Awards\, and recognized by WBUR’s Artery 25 as 1 of 25 millennials of color impacting Arts and Culture in Boston. His work can be experienced through his new project – Trust the Process EP\, as well as Colors Of My Soul\, and self-published book – Trust The Process. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.timvhall.com/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/tim-hall-6/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T200000
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SUMMARY:Cliff Notez
DESCRIPTION:Taj Dharmadji\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nProlific collaborator and award-winning multimedia artist Cliff Notez seamlessly manifests a mix of hip hop\, jazz\, folk\, soul and R&B that’s been likened to “Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly\, blended with the paranoia of Radiohead’s Kid A.”Their music reveals the repercussions of trauma\, exposes the realities of the Black experience\, and shares an intimate journey towards healing. Heavy lyrical themes are often juxtaposed with uplifting sounds: bright horns\, sparkling keys\, snappy percussion and glowing guitar riffs.Cliff Notez’s work has caught the attention of publications like The New York Times\, NPR\, The Boston Globe\, and Boston Herald\, among others and have garnered shoutouts from the likes of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. They performed at Boston Calling Music Festival in 2022 and have previously shared the stage with Ja Rule and Gym Class Heroes. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://cliffnotez.com/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/cliff-notez-3/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T200000
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SUMMARY:BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Back To School
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Back To School\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performance will celebrate the back to school season and feature TBD.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-back-to-school/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T140000
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SUMMARY:Dan DeCristofaro
DESCRIPTION:Dan DeCristofaro\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nDan DeCristofaro is a soulful singer\, songwriter\, producer and arranger based in Massachusetts. He is a founding member of Blue Light Bandits\, an award winning\, 4-piece independent groove rock band from Worcester\, MA that has amassed over 3 million streams on Spotify over the course of 3 full length albums\, 2 EP’s\, and an array of singles. In 2022 he formed quiet thrill\, a singer / songwriter super duo along with long time friend and collaborator Joel Ansett and Dan DeCristofaro. They released their debut self-titled album in July ‘22 and are currently on a nationwide house tour\, directly engaging with their fans in an intimate setting. Whether he is performing with a band or as a solo artist\, Dan has been a staple of the New England music scene for 10 years.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/dan-decristofaro-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T150000
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SUMMARY:Preston Chan
DESCRIPTION:Taj Dharmadji\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nPreston Chan is a DJ and producer pushing the boundaries of housemusic with a sound that’s equal parts heavy\, rhythmic\, and infectious.Based in Boston and studying at Berklee College of Music\, Preston bringsboth technical precision and creative energy to his craft. He hasperformed at bars and clubs across Singapore and Boston\, sharing hisunique blend of late night grooves and funky beach vibes with influencesfrom popular music/hiphop. His sets are designed to keep the crowdlocked in from start to finish\, telling a unique story with every set.Alongside his performances\, Preston is steadily building a catalog ofpersonal releases and edits that showcase his knack for heavy drops\,punchy low-end\, and festival-ready energy. His tracks reflect the sameintensity and precision he brings to his DJ sets\, positioning him as both aperformer and creator ready for the stage. With a growing catalog oforiginal productions and an ear for curation\, Preston is emerging as anexciting new voice in the global music scene. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@prestonchannn
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/preston-chan/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T210000
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SUMMARY:Jules Grace
DESCRIPTION:Jules Grace\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\n\n\nJules Grace is an independent artist from Boston who just released her debut album “Diaries & Daydreams.”  She has been playing guitar since she was nine and grew up playing in cover bands. Jules enjoys making a variety of music\, ranging from dreamy indie-pop to heavier rock. Performing on radio station WERS\, Musicians Wanted\, and local venues around Boston\, Jules has been gaining momentum in her music career.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/jules-grace-3/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
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SUMMARY:The Plainsmen
DESCRIPTION:“Home Without Maps”\n\n\n\n“Home Without Maps” is more than the title of a concert—it’s a metaphor for what music truly means: a home without borders or coordinates\, a place you can always return to\, even when life takes you far from your homeland. \n\n\n\nThis concert is an emotional journey where songs act as compasses\, guiding the audience through stories of nostalgia\, roots\, and hope. “Home Without Maps” speaks to everyone who has ever felt that home is not a place\, but an emotion\, a memory\, or a song. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJuan Carlos Ruiz \n\n\n\nJuan Carlos Ruiz is a Venezuelan artist\, economist\, entrepreneur\, and TEDx Speaker. He holds a Master of Science in Operation Research and a Master of Business Administration. Since 2016\, he has resided in Boston\, Massachusetts\, where he has performed concerts in several cities across the U.S. and abroad. \n\n\n\nRuiz won the Global Music Award twice in 2022 and was a semifinalist at “Premios de la Música Independiente of Spain.” He is an associated member of The Latin Recording Academy® and The American Society of Composers\, Authors\, and Publishers. \n\n\n\nAs a former member of the Rumbarroco Ensemble of Boston\, Ruiz has been an invited music instructor and performer with various institutions\, including ArCoNet (The Arts & Community Network) in Montgomeryville\, Pennsylvania. He has also performed for Eddy Marcano\, the Lorcas Music Society by Belmary Lorcas\, The Winiker Jazz Trio\, Zaira Meneses\, Berklee College of Music in Boston\, ArtBeat 2019 (Somerville’s largest cultural festival)\, the Dalí Quartet International Music Festival (2017 and 2018)\, the Latin Music Festival at Berklee College of Music (2019)\, and Semana Coral Internacional De Alava in Spain (2000). \n\n\n\nRuiz began his musical studies in Venezuela at the age of eight\, playing the Cuatro\, or Venezuelan guitar\, and as a violist\, in which he was one of the founding musicians of his town’s El Sistema youth symphony orchestra division. \n\n\n\nIn addition to his music career\, Ruiz is a sought-after speaker. In 2018\, he was invited to speak for a nonprofit organization at Boston University called Plan País\, which provides educational experiences to young Venezuelans studying abroad. More recently\, Ruiz was invited to speak at the INCAE Business School in Costa Rica and Universidad Latina de Costa Rica. \n\n\n\nRuiz is a music teacher in various Boston-area music programs\, and an active board member for multiple Bostonian and Philadelphian non-for-profit organizations. He is passionate about connecting with every individual by expanding their awareness of culture and society. Furthermore\, during his career as an economist\, he has been driven by the power of innovation for every organization. As a musician\, he strongly believes in the value and power of art for humanity. His most recent accomplishment has been the release of the Venezuelan Songbook\, the first album of its kind in English\, for which he obtained a Global Music Award in 2022. \n\n\n\n@vozjuancarlos
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/the-plainsmen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000
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SUMMARY:Juan Carlos Ruiz
DESCRIPTION:Taj Dharmadji\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nJuan Carlos Ruiz is a Venezuelan artist\, economist\, entrepreneur\, and TEDx Speaker. He holds a Master of Science in Operation Research and a Master of Business Administration. Since 2016\, he has resided in Boston\, Massachusetts\, where he has performed concerts in several cities across the U.S. and abroad. \n\n\n\nRuiz won the Global Music Award twice in 2022 and was a semifinalist at “Premios de la Música Independiente of Spain.” He is an associated member of The Latin Recording Academy® and The American Society of Composers\, Authors\, and Publishers. \n\n\n\nAs a former member of the Rumbarroco Ensemble of Boston\, Ruiz has been an invited music instructor and performer with various institutions\, including ArCoNet (The Arts & Community Network) in Montgomeryville\, Pennsylvania. He has also performed for Eddy Marcano\, the Lorcas Music Society by Belmary Lorcas\, The Winiker Jazz Trio\, Zaira Meneses\, Berklee College of Music in Boston\, ArtBeat 2019 (Somerville’s largest cultural festival)\, the Dalí Quartet International Music Festival (2017 and 2018)\, the Latin Music Festival at Berklee College of Music (2019)\, and Semana Coral Internacional De Alava in Spain (2000). \n\n\n\nRuiz began his musical studies in Venezuela at the age of eight\, playing the Cuatro\, or Venezuelan guitar\, and as a violist\, in which he was one of the founding musicians of his town’s El Sistema youth symphony orchestra division. \n\n\n\nIn addition to his music career\, Ruiz is a sought-after speaker. In 2018\, he was invited to speak for a nonprofit organization at Boston University called Plan País\, which provides educational experiences to young Venezuelans studying abroad. More recently\, Ruiz was invited to speak at the INCAE Business School in Costa Rica and Universidad Latina de Costa Rica. \n\n\n\nRuiz is a music teacher in various Boston-area music programs\, and an active board member for multiple Bostonian and Philadelphian non-for-profit organizations. He is passionate about connecting with every individual by expanding their awareness of culture and society. Furthermore\, during his career as an economist\, he has been driven by the power of innovation for every organization. As a musician\, he strongly believes in the value and power of art for humanity. His most recent accomplishment has been the release of the Venezuelan Songbook\, the first album of its kind in English\, for which he obtained a Global Music Award in 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@vozjuancarlos
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/juan-carlos-ruiz/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Leo Blanco
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nBlanco 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 he was a violinist in the Merida Youth Symphony Orchestra. In 1996\, his interest in world music and jazz brought him to Boston’s Berklee College of Music and he later earned a Master’s Degree in Composition at New England Conservatory.  \n\n\n\nIn 1997 Blanco became the first Latin American to win to the prestigious Boston Jazz Society Award. The next year\, he received the Billboard Grant Award for his commitment\, achievement and contribution to society through music. Currently\, he is a faculty member at Berklee College of Music. Blanco has shared the stage with major international jazz artists including Terence Blanchard\, Pat Metheny\, Chucho Valdez (Irakere) and Joao Bosco. He has performed at numerous festivals including the Montreaux Jazz Festival\, North Sea Jazz Festival\, Newport Jazz Festival\, Monterey Jazz Festival\, Edinburgh International Festival and the Latino Festival and at the Kennedy Center.  Blanco has produced and composed four albums under his name.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/leo-blanco-6/
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SUMMARY:The Timba Messengers
DESCRIPTION:Taj Dharmadji\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nThe Timba Messengers is a Latin Jazz/Salsa Band that has generated a compelling musical style that inspires all to shed their daily troubles and revel in the joy of dance. Their live performances are infused with vibrant energy\, radiating positivity and good cheer to all in attendance. \n\n\n\nCombining the rich musical heritage of Latin America with elements of Jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythms\, the band’s sound is a melting pot of diverse cultural influences\, expertly blended to produce a truly unique listening experience. The distinctive flavor of each member’s nationality adds an additional layer of spice to their music\, resulting in a dynamic and captivating sonic tapestry. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.thetimbamessengers.com/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/the-timba-messengers/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Soulelujah
DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2003 in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, Soulelujah is an all-vinyl DJ collective and dance party that has been spinning the finest soul\, funk\, and R&B 45s\, along with other slabs of wax\, for the past two decades. Playing freshly-unearthed gems to solid favorites\, this award-winning dance party has become a Boston-area staple\, captivating dance-ready crowds with sweet soul grooves and infectious funk that gets bodies moving. \n\n\n\nWhat began as a modest gathering at ZuZu in Central Square quickly transformed into a weekly\, line-down-the-block beloved Cambridge nightlife institution you had to experience up close and personal. Soulelujah’s room-packing popularity led to its expansion\, adding a second space at The Middle East Upstairs. After 15 years of resounding success\, earning accolades from the Boston Music Awards\, the party moved to The Sinclair in Harvard Square\, establishing a vibrant weekly Saturday night residency for five years. Soulelujah has currently set up shop at State Park in Kendall Square\, hosting its smooth\, pulsating grooves on the third Saturday of each month. \n\n\n\nLed by a rotating crew of seasoned resident soul DJs\, including Raligh Fingers\, IPL\, DJ Rad Joy\, Sean Marquand\, Johnny Stevens\, Claude Money\, Ty Jesso\, and John Funke as well as a variety of guests from around the world\, Soulelujah thrives on an endless collection of records carefully curated to create an uplifting party like no other. Their deep crate-digging\, musical knowledge\, and passion for bringing vinyl rarities to light fuel their performances\, inviting you to experience a dance night of musical soul bliss that will keep your own soul happy. \n\n\n\nwww.soulelujah.com \n\n\n\n@soulelujah on Instagram /  www.facebook.com/Soulelujah \n\n\n\nJohnny Instagram: @jhnystvns
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/soulelujah-4/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Geri Barney
DESCRIPTION:Taj Dharmadji\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nGeraldine Barney’s music explores the relationship between the traditional Navajo values and beliefs she grew up with on the Navajo Reservation in Northwest New Mexico with contemporary city life off the reservation. Living in two cultures is a prominent theme in her music and art.  Geraldine studied the Native American Flute at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe\, NM. \n\n\n\nGeraldine\, singer and song writer whose work is included in two Smithsonian Folkways CD’s; “Music of New Mexico: Native American Traditions” and “Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@GERAL.DINE.BARNEY
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/geri-barney-2/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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