Biya Biya: Diaspora Duos

Join BIYA BIYA at Solidarity Studios for “Diaspora Duos” where we commission artists from different cultures to collaborate together! Steeped in diverse traditions, each duo will present a set that showcases a fusion of the two performers’ cultural backgrounds. Immerse yourself in global sounds from Ireland, Mexico, West Africa, and South Asia!Our Live Music Show is 2 Acts with the evening ending in a jam session led by our duos. BIYA BIYA to Solidarity Studios for a lively night of music.

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MEET OUR DUOS🌹 JACK SUNDSTROM🌹Jack is a bassist, composer, and educator from Chicago. Sundstrom began his musical journey at the age of 4 studying traditional Celtic music with the great Noel Rice. He has since found a love for performing all kinds of creative and improvisational music. His style blends aspects of traditions from all over the world to create a fresh unique sound world.🌹 ROSALBA VALDEZ 🌹Rosalba is a Mexican-American singer from Chicago, whose music bridges diverse cultures, blending traditional Latin sounds with contemporary influences. Her debut EP "Yo Soy Mexicana" in 2019 marked the start of a successful journey, leading to a forthcoming 10-song album showcasing her artistic evolution and cultural roots. Her original music has a bilingual lyrical component with a social justice theme and feel-good, upbeat, Latin rhythms for everyone to enjoy.🌹 SHRUTHI 🌹Shruthi is a Carnatic vocalist and union organizer living in Chicago. She is a daycare teacher and organizer by trade. In addition to performing Carnatic music, she sings with the Bollywood punk band Do The Needful, UChicago’s South Asian Music Ensemble, and in a Carnatic-Blues duo with guitarist Müsila.🌹 HASANI 🌹ANSI is an Oak Park/Chicago-based multidisciplinary/multi-media artist ranging from textured collages, specializations in percussion (djembe, congas, etc.) and dance (traditional West African, Afrobeat, and hip-hop). His creative endeavors revolve around exploring his Black identity with full authenticity and sacredness. He is a prominent member of many groups and ensembles including Family Junket, Najwa Dance Corp, Azania, Amari, etc.

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