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New Artist Group Orientation
Feb
27
to Mar 7

New Artist Group Orientation

Greetings Totem Star community!

We would like to invite you to our Group Onboarding Session happening Mon, February 27th and Tues, March 7th to meet more of our Totem Star artists.

What will happen in the orientation?

  • Get to know Totem Star: We will talk about what we do, what free offerings and programs we have that you can be a part of.

  • Get to know community: We want for y'all to be able to meet other new artists! Maybe there could be opportunities to collaborate with one another artist in the future? 

  • Start participating in our programs! After orientation, you will be able to sign up for our one-on-one remote sessions (ex: mixing, vocal lessons, songwriting, etc), can sign up for our newsletter to learn about our open mic nights, performances, and other opportunities in building music skills and community!

Dates

  • Monday, February 27th from 6 to 7 PM PST via Zoom

  • Tuesday, March 7th from 6 to 7 PM PST via Zoom

How do I register?

 

What if I cannot make it to the upcoming sessions?

Our New Artist Group Orientations will be happening quarterly! We can also schedule 1-on-1 orientations. If you'd like to begin working with our artist mentors sooner for remote sessions, submit an New Artist Inquiry Form if you haven't done so already, and you'll be contacted with the next steps to schedule a separate onboarding session. 

 

 What if I have already attended an orientation (a one-on-one session with an artist mentor)?

You can still join in! It's a great way to meet more of our Totem Star artists & new artists! We may also have new announcements and info on programming as well! 

 

Feel free to directly email info@totemstar.org if you have any questions. 


Thank you and see you soon!

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Feb
26

Lavender Sessions Workshop: Penning with Morgan Britt

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**Songwriting Workshop with Morgan Britt**

Join us on Friday, February 26th from 6-8pm PST via Zoom for our first ever Lavender Sessions Workshop! This workshop is free for young womxn and non-binary folks ages 14-21 years old!

We will be doing songwriting with Morgan Britt focusing on:

  • The process of drawing inspirations from your experiences

  • Talking about what it’s like identifying with the LGBTQ+ community in the music industry

  • Breaking down parts of one of Morgan’s songs (if there is time!)

PENNING WITH MORGAN BRITT

“In this workshop we will be covering any questions , experiences , and where I draw inspirations to write a song and what it’s like identifying with the LGBTQ community in this music industry . We may also break down a song I wrote and backing tracks to them.”

SIGN UP

Register here: bit.ly/lav-sessions-morgan

(We will send you a recording of the workshop afterwards too!)

MORGAN BRITT

“Hello. I go by Morgan Britt , my pronouns are She/Her/That Bitch, and I’m a self taught singer/songwriter in the PNW using my pen to write my own story and a few bops.”

Instagram: @missmorganbritt

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqDDldtFT1uMXkat7aaFTwA

Website : https://linktr.ee/missmorganbritt

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LAVENDER SESSIONS
Lavender Sessions is a space for the womxn and non-binary artists ages 14-21 of Totem Star to convene together to share music and stories, and provide mutual support and care for one another.

Join Artist Mentors, Momma Nikki and Amy LP, and Comms Manager, Tracey in creating art, collaborating, holding community discussions, and just being together. We look forward to sharing space with you all.

This project is funded in part by @pridefdn Thank you! 💜

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Jan
22

Lavender Sessions

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🎵 Our first Lavender Sessions of 2021 🎵

Next Friday, January 22nd from 6-8pm PST.

💜 WAP — what you think? We want to hear your thoughts on what WAP means for you. We will be looking back at the patriarchy in the music industry’s history and will envision where we are and want to move towards.

💜 WORKSHARE — If you have a song/poem/ any work of art you want to share + to receive collective feedback, want to share work and be witnessed, or have a question that you'd like for us to have a discussion on, we will be doing a share out towards the end!


This space is open to ALL womxn and non-binary young artists between the age of 14-21 years old and we will be meeting via Zoom!

DM us on Instagram @totemstar or email us at info@totemstar.org for the link before 12pm on Friday, Jan 22nd


This project is funded in part by @pridefdn Thank you! 💜

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LAVENDER SESSIONS
Lavender Sessions is a space for the womxn and non-binary artists ages 14-21 of Totem Star to convene together to share music and stories, and provide mutual support and care for one another.

Join Artist Mentors, Momma Nikki and Amy LP, and Comms Manager, Tracey in creating art, collaborating, holding community discussions, and just being together. We look forward to sharing space with you all.

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New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]
Jun
11

New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]

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You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

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⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

__________________________________________

Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

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Studio B Virtual Sessions [Weekly]
Jun
10

Studio B Virtual Sessions [Weekly]

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Even though we cannot be together in our studio space, we can be virtually!

Totem Star artists can join us every Wednesday via Zoom from 6-8pm. In these sessions which are lead by our teaching artists, you can:

➡️ Receive guided lessons from our teaching artists

➡️ Ask for any feedback or help from any of your peers or teaching artists

➡️ Collaborate and jam with one another

➡️ Or just dop in to say hi and kick it with one another

Being in community is so important now more than ever and we are grateful to have access to resources to keep this going.

DM us (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) to receive the Zoom link!

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New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]
May
14

New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]

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You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

_________________________________________

⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

__________________________________________

Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

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Studio B Virtual Sessions [Weekly]
May
13

Studio B Virtual Sessions [Weekly]

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Even though we cannot be together in our studio space, we can be virtually!

Totem Star artists can join us every Wednesday via Zoom from 6-8pm. In these sessions which are lead by our teaching artists, you can:

➡️ Receive guided lessons from our teaching artists

➡️ Ask for any feedback or help from any of your peers or teaching artists

➡️ Collaborate and jam with one another

➡️ Or just dop in to say hi and kick it with one another

Being in community is so important now more than ever and we are grateful to have access to resources to keep this going.

DM us (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) to receive the Zoom link!

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New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]
May
7

New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]

New Vibe Sessions.png

You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

_________________________________________

⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

__________________________________________

Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

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Studio B Virtual Sessions [Weekly]
May
6

Studio B Virtual Sessions [Weekly]

Studio b virtual sessions (4).png

Even though we cannot be together in our studio space, we can be virtually!

Totem Star artists can join us every Wednesday via Zoom from 6-8pm. In these sessions which are lead by our teaching artists, you can:

➡️ Receive guided lessons from our teaching artists

➡️ Ask for any feedback or help from any of your peers or teaching artists

➡️ Collaborate and jam with one another

➡️ Or just dop in to say hi and kick it with one another

Being in community is so important now more than ever and we are grateful to have access to resources to keep this going.

DM us (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) to receive the Zoom link!

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New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]
Apr
30

New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]

New Vibe Sessions.png

You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

_________________________________________

⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

__________________________________________

Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

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Studio B Virtual Sessions [Weekly]
Apr
29

Studio B Virtual Sessions [Weekly]

Studio b virtual sessions (4).png

Even though we cannot be together in our studio space, we can be virtually!

Totem Star artists can join us every Wednesday via Zoom from 6-8pm. In these sessions which are lead by our teaching artists, you can:

➡️ Receive guided lessons from our teaching artists

➡️ Ask for any feedback or help from any of your peers or teaching artists

➡️ Collaborate and jam with one another

➡️ Or just dop in to say hi and kick it with one another

Being in community is so important now more than ever and we are grateful to have access to resources to keep this going.

DM us (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) to receive the Zoom link!

View Event →
New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]
Apr
23

New Vibe Sessions [Weekly]

New Vibe Sessions.png

You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

_________________________________________

⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

__________________________________________

Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

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All Access Fridays Featuring Ace Wilson
Jun
1

All Access Fridays Featuring Ace Wilson

 
 

For the tenth installment of All Access Fridays, Ace Wilson will be leading Part 2 of a Music Video Workshop to guide through the basics and help you create ideas for your own music video.

Ace Wilson is a queer and transgender artist of color who currently focuses on video media after realizing the true power that video media has on influencing the world. 

In high school, Ace was really into watching documentaries, especially the ones about space where that omnipresent white man voice is like "As we travel, billions of light years across the galaxy, we will discover what humans call a galactic star cluster." Ace used to thrive off those type of documentaries. Little did they know that their fascination with documentaries as a piece of art and an educational tool would lead them to become a videographer as a profession.

Ace is grateful to have had many opportunities to get hands-on skills and experience with video, with the most recent and profound opportunity, becoming a KEXP intern. They are also a musician, so naturally they've been sucked into the world of music videos. Ace realized that they wanted to create music videos artist after they noticed that they spend a lot more time watching music videos compared to the amount time watching films. They love music videos because of their flexibility. For example, music videos can be super clean and to the point or experimental and edgy, it's really about what the musician wants to convey. Ace also appreciates the fact that music videos can leave emotional impact on the viewer in such a short amount of time. 

Ace is excited to share their knowledge with you so that you can sculpt your music videos into what you want them to be. 

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All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to all that you may think could benefit from this event.

Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This event is free and open to all young people. 

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All Access Fridays Featuring Ace Wilson
May
18

All Access Fridays Featuring Ace Wilson

 
 

For the ninth installment of All Access Fridays, Ace Wilson will be leading a Music Video Workshop to guide through the basics and help you create ideas for your own music video.

Ace Wilson is a queer and transgender artist of color who currently focuses on video media after realizing the true power that video media has on influencing the world. 

In high school, Ace was really into watching documentaries, especially the ones about space where that omnipresent white man voice is like "As we travel, billions of light years across the galaxy, we will discover what humans call a galactic star cluster." Ace used to thrive off those type of documentaries. Little did they know that their fascination with documentaries as a piece of art and an educational tool would lead them to become a videographer as a profession.

Ace is grateful to have had many opportunities to get hands-on skills and experience with video, with the most recent and profound opportunity, becoming a KEXP intern. They are also a musician, so naturally they've been sucked into the world of music videos. Ace realized that they wanted to create music videos artist after they noticed that they spend a lot more time watching music videos compared to the amount time watching films. They love music videos because of their flexibility. For example, music videos can be super clean and to the point or experimental and edgy, it's really about what the musician wants to convey. Ace also appreciates the fact that music videos can leave emotional impact on the viewer in such a short amount of time. 

Ace is excited to share their knowledge with you so that you can sculpt your music videos into what you want them to be. 

RSVP on Facebook

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to all that you may think could benefit from this event.

Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This event is free and open to all young people. 

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All Access Fridays Featuring Carlynn Newhouse
May
4

All Access Fridays Featuring Carlynn Newhouse

 
 

For the eighth installment of All Access Fridays, Carlynn Newhouse will provide 1-on-1 30-minute Writing & Performance Workshops to help you practice your writing and performance technique with immediate feedback and tips from Carlynn. 

Make sure to bring some material to perform to receive feedback and guidance. Take some time to practice beforehand to ensure you are bringing your best.

To sign up, go to:
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TSX736/classes and click on "Writing & Performance Workshop with Carlynn Newhouse." Choose a 30-minute slot.

Carlynn Newhouse is an African American poet, activist, actress, emcee, and performer. She is the 2015, 2017, and 2018 Youth Speaks Seattle Grand Slam Champion and competed in the Brave New Voices poetry festival in years 2015-2017. Carlynn has performed at well known venues such as Seattle Town Hall, Bumbershoot, the Kennedy Center, and others. She writes about love, loss, community, race, the Black Lives Matter movement, faith, mental health, gender, and the life experiences that made her who she is today. She believes poetry is a form of activism and tool for raising awareness in hopes of making the world a safer space.

RSVP on Facebook

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to all that you may think could benefit from this event.

Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This event is free and open to all young people. 

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All Access Fridays Featuring Amy Lp
Apr
27

All Access Fridays Featuring Amy Lp

 
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For the seventh installment of All Access Fridays, sign up for a 30-minute individual vocal session with Amy Lp. Bring some materials you’re working on and together we’ll identify areas where you can strengthen your voice to build a more powerful sound. The session will be tailored to your unique voice and goals. All levels from beginners to advanced performers are welcome!

To sign up, go to:
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TSX736/classes and click on "Vocal Workshop with Amy LP." Choose a slot.

Amy Lp
Amy Lp is an audio engineer, vocalist, videographer, photographer, and multimedia teaching artist. She has produced and taught an array of audio education programs in Seattle, is the Board President at The Vera Project, and a founder of Womxn's Creative Industries Meet Up – an all-ages community that inspires and connects current and aspiring media makers. Check her music out at amylp.com.

RSVP on Facebook

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to all that you may think could benefit from this event. 

Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This event is free and open to all young people.

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All Access Fridays Featuring Nic Masangkay
Apr
20

All Access Fridays Featuring Nic Masangkay

 
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Join us for the sixth installment of All Access Fridays featuring Nic Masangkay who will lead a songwriting & music production workshop. Come in and workshop your songs and beats with Nic and the rest of the group. The session will end with a jam session where the group will make a song from scratch.

Nic Masangkay is a 25-year-old, multiply-marginalized poet, music producer, and singer-songwriter based in Seattle. With poetry Buzzfeed claims “will leave you speechless” and music the Seattle Times reports is "synth-pop with overlaid vocals in the style of Reggie Watts," Nic is incredibly grateful that anybody wants to listen to the art that they create to survive.
https://nicmasangkay.bandcamp.com/

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to young people that you may think could benefit from this workshop. Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This series is free and open to all young people.

RSVP on Facebook

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All Access Fridays Featuring Carlynn Newhouse
Mar
30

All Access Fridays Featuring Carlynn Newhouse

 
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Carlynn Newhouse is an African American poet, activist, actress, emcee, and performer. She is the 2015 and 2017 Youth Speaks Seattle Grand Slam Champion and competed in the Brave New Voices poetry festival in years 2015-2017. Carlynn has performed at well known venues such as Seattle Town Hall, Bumbershoot, the Kennedy Center, and others. She writes about love, loss, community, race, the Black Lives Matter movement, faith, mental health, gender, and the life experiences that made her who she is today. She believes poetry is a form of activism and tool for raising awareness in hopes of making the world a safer space.

Performance & Stage Presence Workshop Session info:
Performers! Practice your performance technique while learning new ways to increase your stage presence. Make sure to bring some material to perform to receive feedback and guidance. Take some time to practice beforehand to ensure you are bringing your best.

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All Access Fridays Featuring Amy Lp
Mar
23

All Access Fridays Featuring Amy Lp

 
Draft-Flyer-Amy-LP-01.jpg
 

Amy Lp is an audio engineer, vocalist, videographer, photographer, and multimedia teaching artist. She has produced and taught an array of audio education programs in Seattle, is the Board President at The Vera Project, and a founder of Womxn’s Creative Industries Meet Up – an all-ages community that inspires and connects current and aspiring media makers.

Vocalist Workshop Session info:
Vocalists! Hone your technique and learn some breathing exercises to build a more powerful voice. Practice singing your favorite songs and receive feedback for improving your voice in a safe, supportive environment.

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All Access Fridays Featuring Julz Ilang-Bulan & Nic Masangkay
Mar
2

All Access Fridays Featuring Julz Ilang-Bulan & Nic Masangkay

 
 

Join us for the second installment of All Access Fridays featuring Julz Ilang-Bulan & Nic Masangkay who will lead a songwriting & music production workshop. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to young people that you may think could benefit from this workshop.

Julz Ilang-Bulan is a maker of sorts, weaving sounds, shapes, and colors into musical and visual stories. As a storyteller and kultural practitioner, Julz draws inspiration from their Ilokano ancestry and centers on healing, love, grief, diaspora, memory, transformation, and the ocean. Julz believes that storytelling is a sacred way to authentically witness and connect with one another.
https://www.facebook.com/julzilangbulan/

Nic Masangkay is a 25-year-old, multiply-marginalized poet, music producer, and singer-songwriter based in Seattle. With poetry Buzzfeed claims “will leave you speechless” and music the Seattle Times reports is "synth-pop with overlaid vocals in the style of Reggie Watts," Nic is incredibly grateful that anybody wants to listen to the art that they create to survive.
https://nicmasangkay.bandcamp.com/

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This series is free and open to all young people.

RSVP on Facebook

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All Access Fridays Featuring SassyBlack
Feb
16

All Access Fridays Featuring SassyBlack

 
 

Join us for the first installment of All Access Fridays featuring SassyBlack. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend.

SassyBlack is space-aged singer, songwriter, and producer. This Goddess of "electronic psychedelic soul" and "hologram funk" explores the concepts of sound through deep compositions. With roots in classical and jazz, her voice is often compared to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Erykah Badu, and Georgia Anne Muldrow. She has gained attention from Okayplayer, Afropunk, The Fader, and Pitchfork.

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This series is free and open to all young people.

http://sassyblack.bandcamp.com/

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