Curated by Roger Mutongi
A native of Nairobi, @nairobitodc is a Brooklyn based talent agent and music industry professional. Growing up in the Washington, DC area, @nairobitodc was exposed to different types of music early, including Go-go, Afro House. He’s also a cofounder of the Brooklyn based community potluck series curated by @chakulachetu “
Curated by @Bemata__
BEMATA, Amharic for “by night,” is a singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. From an early age, she was exposed to an eclectic range of sounds — from African classics, to folk, reggae, dancehall and jazz. As the daughter of immigrants who fled a war-torn Ethiopia, music was where they freely transcended cultural boundaries. This led to a fascination for what lies beneath the surface; an exploration of truth and duality. Her songwriting explores these themes through the lens of relationship, with herself and others over driving, tribal bass lines and electronic beats.
Curated by @AprilFoolChild
Brielle aka Aprilfoolchild, also known by her fans as Flutebae, is a Philadelphia native . You can hear the influence of Philly in her music, from working with people like the legendary Roots , Pac Div, H.E.R., Solange, Theopholus London, Anne Marie, Lakeith Stanfield, DSmoke, Duckwrth, Teedra Moses, A$AP Rocky, Pip Millett, and more . Her latest EP, Butterfly shares her own story of self discovery and mental well-being as she evolves through tragedy, loss, and single motherhood. Brielle is not your average artist though, she’s more than a flutist, singer/ songwriter, she’s activating her healing power and purpose through sound by encouraging others to spread their wings as well. It’s no surprise music found its way in her heart at an early age watching her godmothers Natalie Cole and Phyllis Hyman perform. Follow her journey as she continues to evolve and spread her soulful vibrations to all the butterflies worldwide.