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BEATS ANTIQUE, an oakland based group featuring ZOE JAKES, DAVID SATORI, AND SIDECAR TOMMY, which has stumbled down the rabbit hole and emerged anew on the other side. BEATS ANTIQUE forges a curious alliance between middle eastern traditions and potent west coast circus, underground hip hop, breakbeat brass band, downtempo, glitch and dubstep.

Booking ROW: mrunner@teamwass.com pmaloney@teamwass.com
Booking Canada: grant@midnightagency.com
Management: max@vitalicnoise.com

With a career in music spanning 20+ years, my work has been featured on national television, on international stages in 15+ countries and at numerous major music festivals throughout the US. In this time I’ve been fortunate to have performed at TEDxAthens in Athens, Greece, the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco, Afro-Pfingsten in Winterthur, Switzerland and shared the stage with many inspiring acts such as Thievery Corporation, Michael Franti, The Roots, Femi Kuti, Madame Ghandi, George Clinton, Slick Rick & Soulive.

As a singer-songwriter I strive to present a delivery that is honest and thought provoking and I like to think that my catalog feels intuitive and provides a sense of comfort. I sit somewhere in the middle of classic folk, hip hop and soul with compositions mainly on acoustic guitar and ukulele. My attention and focus is mostly dedicated to lyric and melody and how they play off each other in a way that fosters feelings of memory, connection and ease.

Sometime in my early twenties, I was steered toward the ever creative and groundbreaking world of hip hop by what would become a very dear friend and music partner. The level of consciousness displayed by the artists I was introduced to seemed so succinctly in line with the effect I intended to have with my own outward expression - music and lyrical content with a deep seeded message - one of hope, connection, responsibility and compassion.  This message remains and can be experienced viscerally through the hooks and verses of my hip hop compositions.

‘INI’ (pronounced ‘I & I’) is a philosophy which stands for interconnectedness among mankind. At INI Movement, we strongly believe in this interconnectedness and unity of arts wherever it is rooted. Working with a dedicated team we guide artists in the process of recording, releasing and promoting their music. We do this by utilising our network, experience and dedication.

For inquires, bookings and demo's please contact
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Sisters Leah and Chloe Smith founded Rising Appalachia on their back porch in Georgia, playing simple fiddle and banjo melodies and leaning into their families rich musical traditions. It has since become a globally recognized Americana and world folk ensemble, celebrating a unique blend of Southern-rooted music, storytelling, and community. The band features David Brown (bass, guitar), Duncan Wickel (fiddle, cello), and Biko Casini (percussion), and infuses music with a unique tapestry of Appalachian, Irish and traditional influence but stays connected to simple songwriting. Rising Appalachia has captivated audiences for nearly 2 decades, from busking in New Orleans to touring Europe, and has been featured at prestigious venues like Red Rocks, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Woodford Folk Fest. Their performances at NPR's Tiny Desk and Preservation Jazz Hall have solidified their status in the folk music scene. Breaking industry norms, the band's approach to music is as much an artistic statement as it is a movement, culminating in their newest album, 'Folk and Anchor' a carefully curated collection of cover songs. This project includes remakes from Bob Dylan to James Blake, Erykah Badu to Beyonce and showcases their eclectic style, inviting listeners into a rich musical journey.

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