OPEN CANVAS SOUND

Open Moments From Samba’s Café

Recorded live from Samba's Café Brooklyn NY 

Host: Taj Mitchel Alexander of The Open Canvas & Samba’s Café

Guest: Stanford Reid of WAFFL 

Recorded by Richard Rolle 

Music playing at Samba’s Café by Mike & Keys

WAFFL Records: https://www.wafflrecords.com

SAMBA'S CAFÉ by The Open Canvas: https://theopencanvas.com/blogs/s-a-m-b-a-s

Open Moments Live from Samba's Café in 432hz Frequency

Open Canvas Sound in 432Hz Frequency  Curated by Taj Mitchel Alexander
Voice Introduction by Nahel Tzegai 

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Open Canvas Sound Curated In 432hz Frequency

“Inspired by the energy & people of a city I love. Merci Montréal 🇨🇦” ~ Taj Mitchel Alexander
Sounds Curated by Taj Mitchel Alexander
Mixed in 963Hz Frequency

“Merci Montréal” 🇨🇦 Open Canvas Sound in 963Hz Frequency

Amsterdam Designer, Bonne Reijn of Bonne Suits sat down with Taj Alexander, founder of The Open Canvas, to discuss the beauty of New York, growing his company (Bonne Suits) organically, respecting people bold enough to be themselves, and the truth behind Young Thug's come up in Amsterdam.

Cast
Taj Alexander - taj.alexander (instagram)
Bonne Reijn - reijn (instagram)
Bryan Jimenez - bryanjimeneznyc (instagram)

Bonne Suites - bonnelife.com (website)

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Recording Engineer - Elliot Cuff
Post Audio Production - Amanda Hughes
Cover Art - Charis Alexander
Voice Over - Nahel Tzegai
Music Curator - Zoe Janice https://soundcloud.com/zoejanice
Song - "Saturday Love" by Jarreau Vandal

EPISODE 2 BONNE REIJN

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Cast
Taj Alexander - taj.alexander (instagram)
TravQue - travque (instagram)

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Recording Engineer - Elliot Cuff
Post Audio Production - Amanda Hughes
Cover Art - Charis Alexander
Voice Over - Nahel Tzegai
Music Curator - Zoe Janice https://soundcloud.com/zoejanice
Song - "Lettuce Pray" by TEK.LUN

EPISODE 4 TRAVQUE

Edwina Kulego sat down with Taj Alexander to share great stories of her life growing up, travel, and the business of fashion.

edwinakulego.com
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Cast
Edwina Kulego - edwinakulego (instagram)
Taj Alexander - taj.alexander (instagram)

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Amanda Hughes
Photo By - Edwina Kulego
Cover Art - Taj Alexander
Voice Intro/Outro - Nahel Tzegai
Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice
Song - Eu Sou (Instrumental)(Prod. DA)https://soundcloud.com/010da/eu-soul-instrumental-prod-da

EPISODE 8 EDWINA KULEGO

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thecommendable.com

Host 
Taj Alexander - taj.alexander (instagram)

Guest
Shaquille - princelifted (instagram)
Denzel - thedenzelb (instagram)
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Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Recording Engineer - Elliot Cuff
Post Audio Production - Amanda Hughes
Cover Art - Taj Alexander
Photo By - The Commendable
Voice Over - Nahel Tzegai
Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice
Song - Childish Gambino - Terrified (Zikomo Remix)

EPISODE 9 THE COMMENDABLE

theopencanvas.com
https://soundcloud.com/Lastniightmusicgroup

Cast

Taj Alexander - taj.alexander (instagram)
DJ Knoimnot - https://soundcloud.com/knoimnot

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Amanda Hughes
Cover Art - Taj Alexander
Voice Over - Nahel Tzegai
Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice
Song - Brazilian Love by Tom Misch – https://soundcloud.com/tommisch/brazlian-love

EPISODE 11 KOLECO

Nicky Chulo has created some of the best album cover artwork for artists such as GoldLink, Jay IDK, Anik Khan, Jon Bellion, Chaz French, Mick, Elephante, and so many more. Taj Alexander, Founder of the Open Canvas, speaks with Nicky Chulo about his life and creative journey. 

theopencanvas.com
nickychulo.com 

Cast
Taj Alexander 
Nicky Chulo

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Amanda Hughes
Cover Art - Taj Alexander
Voice Over - Nahel Tzegai
Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice
Song - Autumn Antique  by Teebs

Nicky Chulo has collaborated with:
https://soundcloud.com/goldlink
https://soundcloud.com/jayidk1
https://soundcloud.com/anikkhanmusic
https://soundcloud.com/jonbellion
https://soundcloud.com/chazfrench
https://soundcloud.com/iamtheelephante

EPISODE  12 NICKY CHULO

Creator of The Proper Sneaker, Camille Tanoh shares his amazing life story in fashion and music, from Paris to New York, and what he as learned along the way.

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www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-proper-sneaker-no-logo-no-luxury-markup-fashion?secret_perk_token=015cc052#/

Cast
Host - Taj Alexander 
Special Guest - Camille Tanoh

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Amanda Hughes
Cover Art - Taj Alexander
Voice Over - Nahel Tzegai
Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice
Song - Sunset District by Abjo https://soundcloud.com/midnightabjo

EPISODE 14 CAMILLE TANOH

Fashion Designer Olivia Anthony, Music Artist Pocahontae, and Painter Mary Leech talk about their experience as women in the creative world, the difference between "dating" & "collaborating" with guys, and what the have planned for the future.

www.theopencanvas.com/ 
www.oliviaanthony.com/

Cast
Host - Taj Alexander 
Special Guest - Olivia Anthony
Special Guest - Pocahontae https://soundcloud.com/pocahontaemusic
Special Guest - Mary Gordon

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Julie Diaz
Cover Art Photography - Genevieve Kim
Voice Over - Nahel Tzegai
Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice
Song - Paid by Sudan Archives https://soundcloud.com/sudanarchives

EPISODE 16 OLIVIA ANTHONY

Film Maker, Photographer, and Visionary "JMP" James Pereira shares his the passion and purpose behind his life's work.

www.theopencanvas.com/ 
http://www.jmpvisuals.com/
http://www.themainidea.tv/

Cast
Host - Taj Alexander 
Special Guest - JMP James Pereira

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Julie Diaz
Cover Art Photography - JMP James Pereira
Voice Over - Maria Buzanovsky
Music Curator - Zoe Janice @zoejanice
Song - Bahia Dreamin' - Karriem Riggins
https://soundcloud.com/stonesthrow/karriem-riggins-bahia-dreamin

EPISODE 17 JMP JAMES PEREIRA

The Open Canvas has launched the first in a series of episodes in collaboration with one of our favorite restaurant/cafes in Brooklyn, NY Parlay. Each Parlay Session will feature different Brooklyn Creatives that are a part of the Parlay Family. The first Session features Photographer Gaurio Rodriguez, Jr. & Graphic Designer Moe Suliman.

gaurionexjr.com
moesuliman.com

Special Thanks to Irwin and the Parlay Family!

PARLAY
4024 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
On the Corner of 41 St. & 8th Ave. 
in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY

Cast
Host - Taj Alexander 
Special Guest - Gaurio Rodriguez, Jr. 
Special Guest - Moe Suliman

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Julie Diaz
Parlay Logo - Chris Lee
Cover Art Photography - Hiim Wang
Voice Over - Nahel

EPISODE 21 THE PARLAY SESSIONS #1

EPISODE 22 WILL & OSSO

Founder of Good Breed Films, Andre Uncut is a communicator of culture. His photography and videos highlight the history and richness of culture that has influenced a lot of the current trends of today. He uses his platform to inspire others to look at where their inspirations come from and how we should pay homage to the people, music, and vibes that are connected to how we express ourselves in our generation.

Host - Taj Alexander
Special Guest - Andre Uncut

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander
Photography - Nate Bajar
Voice Over - Nahel
Song - Engenho da Rainha (feat. Carlos do Complexo)by Sango
https://soundcloud.com/sangobeats/engenho-da-rainha-feat-carlos-do-complexo

EPISODE 31 ANDRE UNCUT

As a Photographer & Creative Director from Amsterdam, Anthonio is creating his own visual language.  While visiting New York he caught up with the Open Canvas to share his life story and experience in NYC. Anthonio is walking his own path and his work is a reflection of that. - Words by Taj Alexander
www.theopencanvas.com/anthonio
www.anthonio.info

Host - Taj Alexander
Special Guest - Yavez Anthonio

Production
Producer - Taj Alexander
Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander
Voice Over - Nahel

EPISODE 36 YAVEZ ANTHONIO

Marcel Rosa-Salas & Isabel Flower are co-host of the The Top Rank Podcast. They sat down with Taj Alexander on The Open Canvas to share their story and passions.

Video: https://www.theopencanvas.com/toprank/

Top Rank Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/toprankmagazine

Hat Line: https://www.instagram.com/hat_line/?hl=en

EPISODE 42 ISABEL FLOWER & MARCEL ROSA-SALAS

Hanif is a photographer from Paterson, New Jersey currently living and creating in Brooklyn, NY.

http://www.theopencanvas.com
http://www.neefcastle.com

taj.opencanvas@gmail.com
info@neefcastle.com

Production
Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music https://soundcloud.com/malikbawa/bang
Music Curated by https://soundcloud.com/zoejanice

EPISODE 56 HANIF CASTLE

Eli Fola is a Nigerian born, New York based multimedia artist, saxophonist, DJ and music producer. His debut EP, “The Platform” was inspired by his love for jazz and electronic music and his experiences being an African living in the United States. Eli is the founder of Tech Afrique, an independent record label and event company that serves as a platform for releasing his projects. The company hosts a monthly visual art and music event in Brooklyn, NY known as The Communion. Tech Afrique is also the musical sound he is pioneering.

elifola.com/ 
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EPISODE 58 ELI FOLA

Sagid Carter is an Amsterdam Radio Host of of BASE on FunX and Founder of Cartish Media, where she hosts the Cartish Radio Podcast. Sagid recently visited New York City and sat down with Taj Alexander to talk about her journey as a Radio Host and time in NYC.

For more visit:
www.theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by 10.4 ROG - MODULE #22!

EPISODE 78 SAGID CATER

Hussein Suleiman is one of the Co-Founder's of the international clothing brand, Daily Paper.

For more:
theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by Devin Morrison - Pancakes

EPISODE 79 DAILY PAPER'S HUSSEIN SULEIMAN

KEIYAA IS A SINGER-SONGWRITER BORN & RAISED IN CHICAGO.
SHE CURRENTLY LIVES IN BROOKLYN, NY

https://theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander

EPISODE 115 KEIYAA

MUSICIAN & DJ FROM THE BRONX, NYC

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Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by Pablo Amor - Smolder

EPISODE 117 NAS LEBER

ALI THE CREATOR IS A FASHION DESIGNER FROM DAYTONA, FLORIDA. HE'S THE FOUNDER OF THE LINE OVERLOOK & CURRENTLY LIVES IN NYC.

https://theopencanvas.com/

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander
Music by el. - Loop 004

EPISODE 120 ALI THE CREATOR

JOSHUA PERUZA IS A FASHION DESIGNER WHO GREW UP IN BOTH QUEENS, NY & TRINIDAD. JOSH CURRENTLY LIVES IN THE BRONX, NY. HE IS THE CREATOR OF ALEPH KIN.

https://theopencanvas.com
https://www.alephkin.com

Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander in Brooklyn, NY
Music by Surreal - SelfLOVE

EPISODE 132 JOSHUA PERUZA

Andre Ozim is an actor from Washington D.C. currently living in NYC.
https://theopencanvas.com

Recorded & Edited in Brooklyn, NY by Taj Alexander
Music by Surreal - Movin

EPISODE 133 ANDRE OZIM

KEITH TAYLOR IS A DESIGN ENGINEER & FOUNDER AT WEAREINSPO FROM BROOKLYN, NY

https://theopencanvas.com

RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER

FILM PHOTO BY TAJ ALEXANDER

MUSIC BY ES-K "DO U 24"

EPISODE 135 KEITH TAYLOR

JAMES TILLMAN IS A SINGER & MUSICIAN. HE CURRENTLY LIVES IN BROOKLYN, NY.
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CREDIT
RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY.
MUSIC BY KA1 "THE GATE"

EPISODE 140 JAMES TILLMAN

MUSIC PRODUCER & DJ CURRENTLY LIVING IN NYC.

https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT
RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER
MUSIC PRODUCED BY GVIJIN
FILM PHOTO BY TAJ ALEXANDER

EPISODE 141 GVIJIN

FILMMAKER & PHOTOGRAPHER

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CREDIT
RECORED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY.
MUSIC BY AFLO "STT NAV"
FILM PHOTO BY TAJ ALEXANDER

EPISODE 142 SAM HICKS

CREATOR OF PROJECT 96
https://theopencanvas.com
https://pninetysix.com

CREDIT

RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY

MUSIC BY THE DELI, JANSPORT J, ES-K - LA GUINDA

FILM PHOTOS BY TAJ ALEXANDER

EPISODE 143 PETER JOHNSON

MUSICAN & PRODCUER FROM LA.
https://soundcloud.com/nyallah
https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT
RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY.
FILM PHOTOS BY TAJ ALEXANDER
MUSIC BY TYMK

EPISODE 144 NYALLAH

PHOTOGRAPHER FROM BROOKLYN, NY.

https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT

RECORDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BROOKLYN, NY.

FILM PHOTOS BY TAJ ALEXANDER

MUSIC BY BIG WAVE + CARTER

EPISODE 145 CHRIS COOK

RECORDED LIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL

https://theopencanvas.com

CREDIT

FILM PHOTOS BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL

RECOREDED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER IN BRASIL 

MUSIC BY ATHENA

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