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J.G. BOCCELLA & the MODO MIO BAND

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J.G. Boccella & the Modo Mio Band

J.G. Boccella brings a passionate eye and clear new voice to the contemporary music scene. Working from a musical palette that includes soul, rock, hip-hop, jazz and reggae, JG constructs a variety of sound textures. His influences include: Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and U2, among others. Bringing JG’s songs to the stage with him is the incomparable Modo Mio Band – a musically diverse group of gifted musicians. JG’s mission is to bring people together through music.

Anita Levels

While in Europe, at the Age of three years old, Anita began to sing. Bding ! preacher's kid, and born to a musical famidy from New Orleans, Louisiana, it was natural for Anita to not only grow up singing, but grow up singing in the church. In the 1980's having moved to Ohio, Anita listened to the sounds of gospel greats, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Commissioned, The Winans, Andre' Crouch, The Clark Sisters and Tramaine Hawkins. To this day these musical influences are still a part of Anita's vocal style.

Joshua "Scribe" Colbert

Joshua "Scribe" Colbert blends hip-hop with enlightening lyrics accompanied by futuristic beats supplied by John "Dirt" Sumpter and Franchise. Scribe, a self-taught musician, wrote and co-produced his debut album, “Brain Storming”. His elaborate style and Gil Scott Heron reminiscent topics, profess an intellectual stream of elevated consciousness. Songs like, "Head To The Sky", "Illusion" and "I'm On My Way", broadcast a positive vibe that the world can instantly absorb.

Elie Kihonia

Elie Kihonia is the founder of Afrika Yetu and UMOJA African Arts Company. He was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) and exposed to both traditional and neo-traditional African music and dance at an early age. He began performing at age nine with various youth choirs and in 1980 joined the international GEVAKIN Choir/The Musical Bridge. As a multi-instrumentalist who plays both African percussion and contemporary instruments, his expertise includes the xylophone, mbira, hand and set drums, keyboard, accordion and guitars.

Heather Kropf

“Kropf’s words go beyond rhyming lyrics. They are poems put to music. Her voice quietly soars with warmth, great tone, honesty, clarity and beauty." – Tim Stevens, Pittsburgh Magazine
Heather Kropf is a singer/songwriter/producer from Pittsburgh. Her tasteful arrangements highlight her vocal range, from crystal clear sweetness to burnished sensuality, singing in styles from jazz to folk, to radio friendly pop. She has independently produced 2 full-length albums: Sky (2000) and What Else is Love (2005) and will be familiar to regular WYEP listeners.

Kevin Finn

Here's another man, acoustic guitar, and naked voice. But Pittsburgh vet Finn has been at this awhile, and he's a special type: he freezes you in apprehension rather than soothes your soul. It's not just that this is the kind of quiet that chills; or that his voice, a near-whisper, comes from deep dark within; or that the occasional spare backing just makes the mood more precarious. It's his lyrics: full of foreboding for his mental health, like "It's a long way down to the bottom of the well." It's a realistic melancholy of loss and long recovery. (Excerpt from a review by Jack Rabid)

Ahveekhy

International Solo Performing Artist-Ahveekhy has just returned from Ghana West Africa, where he has been performing as a vocalist and guitarist for the past ten years. He has a smooth soothing delivery which brings a unique sound of peace and tranquility. He has been able to skillfully touch the soul of all his audiences with a unique blend of old school classics in Jazz, R&B, Reggae and popular tunes with a timely message of Peace for us all. His music is truly a Divine Influence on the Mind and Soul.

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