Motéma Music has been promoting recording artists of power and distinction since 2003.  Founded by arts patrons and music professionals in the San Francisco Bay area and now based in Harlem, NYC, the label is home to a growing roster of recordings by award-winning artists such as Rufus Reid, Lynne Arriale, Marc Cary and Geri Allen. 

Led by producer, performer and entrepreneur Jana Herzen, and a dedicated team of veteran and new music indu [ read more ]

Motéma Music * 8 West 127th Street * NY * NY * 10027
Office: 212 860-6969 * Fax: 212 860-6499

Motéma artists are available for touring, sponsorships and film scoring.
Please contact booking@motema.com.

Administrative Issues and Accounts Payable: Kaitlin Doorley kaitlin@motema.com

Artist Relations and New Business Development: Paul Ewing wingsmusicinc@gmail.com

Publicity Contact: Cary Goldberg  cary@gomediapr.com

President and A&R Director, Jana Herzen: jana.herzen@motema.com

 Distribution:

• Allegro Media Group (US & Canada) http://www.allegro-music.com

• Membran Alliance (European Union) : http://www.motema.membran.net

• Gats Pro (Japan) Most Releases :  http://www.gatspro.com

• King Records (Japan) exclusive for Charnett Moffett's 'Treasure' in Japan 

Jana Herzen began her professional life in the arts as a stage manager, lighting designer and script developer.  In 1986, she was a co-founder of Manhattan Class Company, a long standing and respected off-broadway Theater company focusing on development of new plays by modern playwrights.  In 1991 she shifted her focus from theater to free lance work in music and visual arts eventually founding Motéma in 2003.

Highlights of Jana Herzen's musical adventures [ read more ]