Emerson College UnCommon Corner

Zahili Gonzalez Zamora Trio - Guest Curator Terri Lyne Carrington
2023-08-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Zahili Gonzalez Zamora is a Cuban pianist, composer, bandleader, arranger, and educator. She feels most defined by her Cuban heritage and her status as an immigrant. Her passion for music has taken her to Canada, to South East Asia and, now, to the United States. Her rich musical background, career experience and extraordinary improvisation skills render her a leader in the modern Latin jazz idiom and an influential, emulated musician.

​In 2018, her Afro-Cuban jazz Trio, MIXCLA, released its self-titled album, which features her original tunes and arrangements. It has received critical acclaim and earned the attention of major agents locally and internationally. The album has thus far advanced in the world of jazz, adding to her accolades two nominations from the Boston Music Awards (2018 & 2019).

https://www.zahilizamora.com

https://www.instagram.com/zahiligz/

Tolieth
2023-07-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-07-12 18:00 - 20:00
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.

https://tolieth.com/

Nicolás Emden
2023-07-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-07-22 12:00 - 14:00
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.

Nicolás 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”.

The 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.

Nicolás 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.

http://www.nicolasemden.com

Photo credit: Nicolás Amaro (Chile) https://www.nicolasamarophoto.com/

Fabiola Méndez Trio
2023-07-23 13:00 - 15:00
Fabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatro player, singer, educator, and composer that has taken part in a musical movement, crossing over the lines of genres such as folkloric, jazz & Latin. Her musicality and original compositions take the listener on a journey through her identities and culture, while celebrating and exploring the versatility of the cuatro puertorriqueño. Recognized for being the first student to graduate from Berklee College of Music with the cuatro as principal instrument (2018), Fabiola performs nationally and internationally, and works as a composer for children’s shows Alma’s Way (PBS Kids) and Sesame Street’s Mecha Builders (HBO Max). She has received numerous awards, including the Quincy Jones Award for composition, WBUR’s ARTery 25, the Brother Thomas Fellowship, Whippoorwill Arts Fellowship, ASCAP Lucille and Jack Yellen Award 2022, and a motion from the Puerto Rican House of Representatives for her work and accomplishments as a cuatrista.

https://www.fabiolamendezmusic.com/

IG – @fabiolamendezmusic

Jim Healey
2023-07-22 19:00 - 20:00
Singer/songwriter Jim Healey is the guitarist and vocalist for Blood Lightning, Set Fire, We’re All Gonna Die, Black Thai, and Shatner. Jim’s solo efforts are filled with emotionally weighted hooks, pleasing guitars, and soaring vocals. Good old fashioned Americana with a hint of grunge and classic rock’n’roll.

https://jimhealey.net/

(Photo Credit James Jay Fortin)

Ash & Eric
2023-07-22 18:00 - 19:00
Ash & Eric have never shied away from life’s hard edges. Hailing from the gritty heart of the Industrial Revolution — Worcester, Massachusetts — the two find consolation in discovering the beauty of being artists in the most stubbornly independent city in the north east. Their musings reflect the hope and pain we all experience sung in voices as vulnerable and honest as their lyrics.

www.ashandericmusic.com

Instagram @ashandericmusic; https://www.facebook.com/ashandericmusic

Devon Gates - Guest Curator Terri Lyne Carrington
2023-07-22 14:00 - 16:00
Bassist-vocalist Devon Gates brings her jazz, chamber, and folk-inspired original music to life with an acoustic, strings-oriented trio, featuring violinist Angela Varo, and oud player Bahar Badieitabar.

Instagram: @devongatesmusic

Devon Gates
2023-07-21 18:00 - 20:00

CALO
2023-07-21 16:00 - 18:00
CALO is a Boston-based composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ. Behind the boards, he curates mixes of contemporary hip hop and R&B, Afro-Caribbean music, and classic 80’s jams, all while adding saxophone to the blend. On April 16th, 2021 he released his second EP, “Last year was a beautiful, terrible mess,” a collection of collaborative projects recorded throughout 2020’s extensive period of quarantine and social isolation.

linktr.ee/the_real_calo

WeAreLofi
2023-07-21 12:00 - 14:00
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.

Instagram: @Weare_lofi

DJ 411
2023-07-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-20 17:00 - 18:00
DJ411 is a well-traveled DJ with a passion for music. Having curated vibes in various cities like Mexico, Miami, NYC, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and her hometown of Boston indicates a diverse range of musical influences and experiences. Collecting records for 40 years, DJ 411’s open format style indicates a versatile approach, incorporating different genres and styles of music to create unique and captivating sets that are memorable experiences for her audience.

Love & Co
2023-07-20 18:00 - 19:00

Ron Reid and the Liberty Quintet
2023-07-19 18:00 - 20:00
Ron Reid is a bassist, steel drummer, educator and composer. The Trinidadian-born musician is also a Professor of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music. He has performed with Randy Weston, Carmen Lundy, Dave Samuels Caribbean Jazz Project as well as a host of notable calypso and soca artists. He has three CDs as a leader, the most recent ‘Precious Metals’ was released on the Jazz Urbane label. Ron also leads the Sunsteel Quintet in which he exclusively plays steel pans.

ronreid.com

Instagram – @ronreidmusic

Facebook – Ron Reid

Tim Hall
2023-07-19 16:00 - 18:00
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.

https://www.timvhall.com/

Derek Smith
2023-07-15 19:00 - 20:00

Aaron Perrino
2023-07-15 18:00 - 19:00
Aaron Perrino is the songwriter and singer for The Sheila Divine and a new project called Aaron & the Lord. He has a fervent following in three B’s of Boston, Buffalo, and Belgium. He is hoping to conquer Scotland, Santa Fe, and Scranton someday.

Enbious - Guest Curator Terri Lyne Carrington
2023-07-15 14:00 - 16:00
This emerging collective of Boston-based trans/non-binary identifying musicians is currently working on their first EP. They will be performing their trademark mix of energetic, lively original compositions and mind-bending free improvisations.

Karim
2023-07-13 19:00 - 20:00
Karim is a self taught multidisciplinary artist. The 28 year old Boston native began his creative journey taking on roles in his high school’s musicals and has since found his own musical style, influenced by R&B, soul, jazz, gospel, and classical. In 2014, he began producing beats on his phone and recorded his first feature. In 2016, he released his first solo track, “FYA” and began performing live at local events and open mics. In 2019, he released his first EP, “Huemanity,” which blends elements of neo-soul, indie pop, and alternative rock. Karim is also in a rap/sung duo, DA GRÜVEMENT, alongside his musical partner, Mos Generous, AKA Mos. Karim has backed Najee Janey for Boston Calling and headlined a concert at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. He is currently gearing up to release his 3rd body of work.

DJ Mike Torch
2023-07-13 18:00 - 19:00

DJ Troy Frost
2023-07-13 17:00 - 18:00
Kyara Andrade-Howell also known as DJ TROY Frost is an artist, educator, and event curator from Dorchester and Roxbury. She started DJing in 2013 and completed Scratch DJ Academy’s certification program in 2015. After graduating from Barnard College in 2017, she worked for Boston Public Schools in varying roles. In 2019, she piloted The Breaks, an enrichment program which gave 15 Boston youth an introduction to the pillars of Hip Hop. Kyara now works part time as a library coordinator at middle/high school and at Frugal Bookstore in Roxbury. She teaches Hip Hop & Black History classes periodically. She is currently working on growing Purple Produce, an event series dedicated to creating events focused on Hip Hop, wellness, literacy and community collaboration.

Instagram/Twitter: @djtroyfrost

Anibal Cruz
2023-07-12 16:00 - 18:00

Dwayne Haggins
2023-07-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-08 12:00 - 14:00
He’s been described as “the love child of Otis Redding and Doc Watson.” “The John Legend of rockabilly.” And recently, “a ‘what-took-you-so-long’ fusion of Elvis and Marvin Gaye.” But he is Dwayne Haggins, and his voice is his own. Whether on the stage of a metropolitan concert hall or the makeshift bandstand of a neighborhood dive, you will find him exploring uncharted musical territories, listening for new ways to stir his influences into this night’s expression of his unique sound – strangely familiar, naturally mysterious, unmistakably his own.

Notably, Haggins has shared the stage with acts such as Joe Bonamassa, Keb Mo, Jimmy Vivino, Chris Lane, Suzanne Santo, and Fitz and the Tantrums. Haggins was signed in November of 2021 and his Verdict debut LP was released in June of 2022 titled “Call Me Boston”.

dwaynehaggins.com

Instagram & FB: @hagginsmusic

Brooke Annibale
2023-07-09 12:00 - 14:00
Not confined by any one genre, Brooke Annibale’s expressive and beautifully thoughtful songwriting creates a dreamy, dark, and enticing sonic landscape. Her songs have been placed on many TV shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, and One Tree Hill. Brooke has recently performed on SiriusXM The Coffee House, AudioTree Live, Paste and more. ​Brooke’s new album Better By Now is out now.

Indie pop-folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, Brooke Annibale will perform with Mark Ramsey on keys and Tommy Ng on bass and backing vocals.

http://brookeannibale.com

http://instagram.com/brookeannibale

http://twitter.com/brookeannibale

tik tok @brookeannibale

Travels with Brindle
2023-07-08 18:00 - 19:00

Adeline Um
2023-07-08 14:00 - 16:00
Adeline Um is a Korean American singer songwriter who started her music journey as a Berklee City Music scholar. She started her songwriting career by writing her own indie-pop music and also works in the EDM/Deep House sphere as a topline singer songwriter.

Her lyrical translations of experiences, travel, love, and connections is strongly felt within the sounds and melodies she creates. Her performances provide a soft landing for her listeners to feel safe and enjoy vulnerability and deep connection. As a Korean American who has lived in Boston and Scotland, she hopes her music is able to express the complexity of culture and humanity, while connecting people of different backgrounds.

https://adelineummusic.wixsite.com/website

TikTok, Instagram, FB: @adelineum

Albino Mbie
2023-07-07 19:00 - 21:00
Boston-based multi-award-winning guitarist, singer, composer, and producer Albino Mbie, originally from Mozambique, shares his own original music.

www.instagram.com/albinombie/

www.youtube.com/albinombie

albinombie.com
