HIGHLY Anticipated Album COMING 2017...

"The Baylor Project" is an innovative, new collaboration of a dynamic husband and wife duo, Marcus and Jean Baylor. Both artists have established themselves in the music community having toured and recorded with some of the finest jazz and R&B musicians in the US. Their music is authentic and engaging with a sincerity that captivates audiences from beginning to end. When Jean Baylor gets on stage and starts to sing, her great musical sovereignty is immediate. Marcus Baylor plays the drums with the kind of purposeful intensity that draws the listener in. 

"The Baylor Project" pays homage to their wide-ranging musical influences, and in so doing; they generate an eclectic sound whose overall effect is spiritual, buoyant, and feel good music. Soulful. Melodic. Authentic. Jazz Music. “The Baylor Project"

Aphrosoul is a musical, cultural, and spiritual polymath. In addition to being a captivating DJ, he is a spiritual conduit, plant- based yogi, Usui/Tibetan Reiki master teacher, and founder of Lukumi People Music & Oracle Bohemian Artifacts.
 
Aphrosoul has been in the music scene for more than half his life. He has worked as a club security doorman, promotor, dancer, and radio personality. His deep-house DJ sets can be best described as “ancient future soul music.” He’s spun alongside a litany of iconic DJs and musicians that include DJ Spinna, Rich Medina, Quentin Harris, Danny Krivit, Tony Humphries, Osunlade, Carlos Mena, Barbara Tucker, Julie Dexter, Donnie, Tamara Wellons, Les Nubians, Amel Larrieux, After 7, and Wunmi. His lifelong connection to music transcends the body, mind, and soul.
 
He is also the founder of the long-running sacred dance gathering, MOJÙGBÁ, which began in 2013 and based in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. Aphrosoul is also a cofounder of two annual festivals — HEAL & RELEASE DC and Solsdance. Both festivals focus on holistic health and wellness via the mediums of art, music and dance.
 
In 2017, Aphrosoul returned to his radio broadcasting roots, which began at KPFT 90.1FM and KTRU 96.1FM  between 1999 and 2002. He currently curates a weekly broadcast radio show on WPFW 89.3FM and a bi-weekly internet radio show on Eaton Radio
 
Aphrosoul takes people on a journey back to their divine selves through the Yoruba spiritual practice of ancestral reverence and guidance, using uplifting vibrational frequencies to facilitate love and healing through the power of music.

DJ Bookings: lukumipeople@gmail.com

Emilie-Claire Barlow is an award winning and critically acclaimed Canadian jazz singer, arranger, record producer and voice actress. A two time Juno Award winner and 7 time nominee, she has released 12 self-produced albums, mostly via her own label, Empress Music Group.


Her performing career spans over 24 years in venues ranging from Toronto’s storied Montreal Bistro, Tokyo’s Cotton Club and more recently concerts with symphony orchestras at Toronto’s Massey Hall and Montreal’s Maison Symphonique. She has performed at the Montreal jazz Festival on 7 occasions including a 2015 performance on the Main Stage with 50,000 people attending.

Ms. Barlow has led bands featuring the finest musician’s in Canada. Her work as a band leader and producer has been recognized with a Juno Award nomination for “Producer of Year” for her recording “Clear Day” — notable for being only the 2nd Jazz recording nominated in this category. Ms. Barlow is also one of a very women to be honoured as “Producer of the Year”.

Ms. Barlow’s all francophone recording “Seule ce soir” won a Juno and Felix Award in 2013 representing an unprecedented achievement in Canadian bilingualism.

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Emilie-Claire Barlow est à la fois chanteuse et arrangeuse de jazz, réalisatrice de disque et actrice de doublure. Acclamée par la critique, elle a été six fois nommée et deux fois lauréate d’un prix Juno; sa discographie compte 11 albums qu’elle a produits sous son propre label, Empress Music Group. 

Elle est reconnue pour ses réinventions ingénieuses et son traitement attentionné des classiques de la pop comme du jazz, qu’elle livre de manière raffinée et détendue, avec un humour toujours charmant et une voix d’une beauté inoubliable. 

Elle compte plus de 20 ans de prestations en carrière, ayant joué notamment au légendaire Montréal Bistro de Toronto, au Cotton Club de Tokyo et, plus récemment, en concert avec les orchestres symphoniques du Massey Hall de Toronto et de la Maison Symphonique de Montréal. Elle s’est produite à sept reprises au Festival International de Jazz de Montréal; en 2015, plus de 50 000 personnes ont assisté à son spectacle sur la scène principale. 

Barlow a également mené des groupes qui ont inclus les meilleurs musiciens du Canada. Son travail de leadeur et de réalisatrice a été souligné par une nomination aux prix Juno dans la catégorie « producteur de l’année » pour l’enregistrement de Clear Day en collaboration avec le Metropole Orkest — deuxième nomination de l’histoire des Juno d’un album jazz dans cette catégorie. Barlow est d’ailleurs l’une des rares femmes à avoir été honorée d’une nomination dans cette catégorie. Puis, en 2013, sa album entièrement en français « Seule ce soir » a remporté à la fois un Juno et un Félix, un succès remarquable issu du bilinguisme canadien. 

Son 12e album, Lumières d’hiver, est attendu à l’automne 2017.

KEANNA C. FAIRCLOTH
RADIO PRODUCER & PROGRAMMER

My love affair with music started with a 25-key, sea green Muppet Babies keyboard. Before I knew it, I was tapping out melodies from songs on the radio. I was 5 years old then. But the love affair remains still. 

Growing up, I was immersed in music - from jazz to classical to go-go and hip-hop – and loved it all. The tapping of melodies on the little green keyboard matured into private piano lessons, evolving further still into playing local venues and touring with the Children’s Gospel Choir of America. I explored other creative outlets such as acting and dancing and joined the DC Youth Ensemble. By the time I was 13, I had traveled to 5 countries and performed in countless cities throughout the US. In high school, I had the opportunity to work in the world of broadcasting. I hosted a show called ‘Street Rap’ where youth from all over the city could express themselves on the issues of the day. I also auditioned for a radio soap opera on WKYS 93.9 FM called ‘What’s the Deal Yo!’ where I became the announcer and voice of “Janne”. 

In 2005, I graduated from Howard University with a degree in Fine Arts after majoring in Music History and Classical Piano. It was at HU that I got the chance to study with musical giants like Charles Covington, Grady Tate, Charles Timbrell, and Connaitre Miller. It was also during my time there, that I discovered a city gem – WPFW 89.3 FM – the only radio station in DC dedicated to the preservation of jazz and committed to community awareness and social justice. I stumbled into the office looking for an internship and ended up as host of the Tuesday edition of Midday Jazz… working with some of the coolest, most knowledgeable musicologists in the game. Fifteen years later, I am honored to still grace WPFW's airwaves as the host of the Late Night Jazz: "The Continuum Experience"… and it still feels so new, so fresh, so awesome to sit in that chair and share some of the greatest music ever created. In December of 2010, I created the persona DJ Charlie Fontaine, and so began JazzyGirlRockin Entertainment... bringing a mix of Jazz and Soul to your next special event! I don’t think of Charlie as an alter-ego, but more like my other half; my playful side; the side of me that likes to explore. My goal is to make JazzyGirlRockin Entertainment a hub of fly – a musical place where the discerning listener might come hang out and enjoy the sounds of Carolyn Malachi or Curtis Mayfield; where Eddie Kendricks may have fallen through and had an unlikely mash with Esperanza Spalding. In June 2018, Keanna will launch her podcast, "Artimacy" with K. Charles! Bringing you an intimate look into the creative process of artists from all genres and media. Stay tuned for updates on my musical journey....

It’s been an amazing journey so far… But there are many more miles to travel. I remain open to new possibilities and committed to creating spaces where courageous art can thrive. Hopefully, you’ll come along for the ride! 

Love Always,

Keanna 


LATE NIGHT JAZZ: "THE CONTINUUM EXPERIENCE" WITH KEANNA FAIRCLOTH - WPFW 89.3 FM - www.WPFWFM.org

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Tune in every Friday for Late Night Jazz: "The Continuum Experience". From Miles Davis to Nicholas Payton, Sarah Vaughan to Jazzmeia Horn— expect an inspiring sonic experience complete with music and artist interviews to ease you into your weekend.

Shadow Theory is a duo comprising of Laura Hancock and Dean Harris (two fifths of indie pop outfit The Echo and the Always). The Duo have been sporadically making music together for years. Their most recent DIY project (Ten Years EP) is a nostalgic re-imagining of songs written the better part of a decade ago with a view to breathe new life into them and apply the skills that have been developed since their initial conception. 

If you like what you hear check out The echo and the always sound cloud https://soundcloud.com/theechoandthealways

Justking Jones is the new, young face of jazz. This rising star logically fuses a sincere respect for traditional jazz with African Rhythms in a form that reaches all audiences. His style of music is all-encompassing, advocating unity -- notwithstanding race, gender or religion. Justin is a multi talented artist who is an educator, plays all saxophones, flute, clarinet and produces/composes/arranges. This versatile artist's unforgettable sound has brought him all through NYC, LA, Europe and The UK for tours and performances with Mos Def, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Talib Kweli, Theo Croker and Winard Harper . In conjunction with international tours, Justin has been placed firmly on festival stages including Fest De Fado in France, Jazz Cats Festival in Belgium, Burghausen Festival in Germany and Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival in Maryland. 

This Summer, Justin will release an album that epitomizes the lineage of his Jamaican heritage along with the continuation of traditional jazz swing, hard bop and avante garde rhythms.

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