Ágora was founded in March 2019 by: Beba Rivera, a communications and production manager, and Elsa Mosquera-Sterenberg, a bridge-building cultural jedi, Beba and Elsa joined forces to accelerate the creative ways in which Latinx culture can be seen and enjoyed. Together, they have assembled a dynamic team of rebels and insurgents that enjoy creative challenges.
Born and raised in Jupiter, Florida, Grace Givertz (she/her) has been writing songs and performing since she was eleven years old. Following her first EP The Light in 2017, Grace turned her wit to grit when she released her independent record Year of the Horse (2019). Playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, and harmonica in addition to...
Dan Cummings, singer songwriter of Already Dead (Boston-based working class punk rock) brings an intimate yet energetic set of music. His performance contains anthemic songs of self reflection and working class social commentary in a folk-punk style. Already Dead’s debut album My Collar is Blue was recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge,...
Bridget Nault is a performer and songwriter who grew up on three continents and now writes songs out of her home base in Holden, Massachusetts. Bridget is a Berklee educated musician who plays accordion, guitar, piano and passionately sings covers and original songs, including those on her new album A FUTURE AND A PAST (available...
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...
JATK (pronounced “Jack”), the power-pop project from Boston-based songwriter Matt Jatkola and his circle of collaborators, cranks up an arsenal of hooks and riffs with affecting jolts of guitar-rock reflected through a knack for pop melody. After the release of a number of eclectic singles and music videos, their debut full-length album 'Shut Up And...
In the late 1990s Cameron Keiber formed and co-fronted Boston indie noise pop outfit The Beatings. The band released six albums. The Beatings toured the US for years opening for the likes of The National, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Mclusky and other notables.
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)
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...
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...
Introducing the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of Kristalis and Latin Breeze, a Latin band whose music embodies the rich cultural tapestry of the Caribbean islands. Formed against sun-kissed beaches and bustling streets, Sabor Caribeño infuses traditional Latin rhythms with modern flair, creating an irresistible fusion that transports audiences to the heart of the tropics.Led...
Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Afro rhythms, classical guitar, and Cuban Tres improvisations in every performance. The trio is brought to you by Iris, a Cuban multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and composer whose work in this project showcases a passion for classical repertoire and Afro-Latin rhythms, as well as the storytelling of folk music, blending tradition with...
