NYC Winter Jazzfest begins tonight! The following Motema artists will be playing this weekend’s festival:
FRIDAY:
Stefon Harris- The New School Tishman Auditorium @ 8:20 pm
Donny McCaslin- le poisson rouge @ 9 pm
SATURDAY:
Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet- le poisson rouge @ 9 pm
Rene Marie- Subculture @ 10:20 pm
Click here for the full schedule!
Motema is excited to announce David Murray‘s new album ‘Blues for Memo’ featuring acclaimed actor/poet Saul Williams will be released February 16th (available digitally February 2nd). The album release celebration is coming up soon Jan 30-Feb 3 at Birdland Jazz Club in NYC. Reserve your spot here: https://www.birdlandjazz.com/attraction/david+murray/
The video for Deva Mahal’s pulse-pounding single “Snakes” was premiered by Popdust and featured in the New York Times Playlist! You can check out the premiere and watch the video here, or check out the NY Times Playlist here.
The video follows the story of a young girl (an allusion to Deva’s favorite childhood story ‘Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp’) overcoming adversity, offering a powerful message for young women, while also putting forward a positive message of hope.
Watch the full video on YouTube.
Mark Guiliana will be sitting in once again with the 8G band on Late Night With Seth Meyers this week (December 11-14). Tune into NBC at 12:35 am EST!
Deva Mahal’s self titled EP is out today! A rare combination of masterful songwriting and breathtaking vocal talent, Mahal steps into the spotlight on her debut EP. Taking inspiration from the idea of strength through vulnerability, Deva powerfully connects with her audience with raw honesty, rich musicality, and emotionally searing songs of love and loss, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
Her EP offers a three-track introductory glimpse into her exceptional talent, highlighting her soul and blues roots.
Download/Listen here!
The new Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet album Jersey is out now!
Guiliana’s newest album is his personal statement −a tribute to his home− his center of gravity and geographical roots.
Watch the video featuring live performance of the title track recorded at National Sawdust in Brooklyn.
Check out the album and watch the video featuring live performance of the title track in New York Times‘ “The Playlist” here!