Enrique Chi Enrique Chi: Genre(s): Afro-latino, Rock, Location: Kansas City, MO Enrique Chi was born in Panama and moved to Kansas City when he was six. He’s the leader and songwriter for Making Movies, a Kansas City-based band with an international following, and he’s making a big difference for kids…
Taiyo Na(Genre: Hip Hop/Rap; Location: NYC):Taiyo Na is not only a hip hop/rap artist, but also a writer and educator, whose work spans two decades of cultural and pedagogical contributions to urban communities. Na uses music for community-building by creating a sense of belonging with personal experiences. As a hip hop…
Amanda Pascali (Genre: Folk/Americana; Location: Houston, TX) Internationally acclaimed, bilingual singer/songwriter Amanda Pascali was born in Queens, New York and is based in Houston, Texas. Amanda's writing showcases her traditional influences, but she is no copy of anyone. As the daughter of an Eastern European refugee with Sicilian heritage, Amanda…