Boa Me : Press Kit
Press & Media Contact
Ben Will/ Benjamin Williams
(313) 399-1733
motorcitysings@gmail.com
Ben Will/ Benjamin Williams
(313) 399-1733
motorcitysings@gmail.com
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Motor City Sings, is excited to present the grand finale musical showcase of Boa Me: A Community Songwriting Project on Saturday September 10th 6:30pm – 9:30pm at BasBlue in Detroit, MI. Within the project, Black/African American identifying Detroit based singer/songwriters and music producers were invited to apply for the opportunity to join one of three summer artists collectives in partnership with a mental health professional to learn how the pandemic has impacted Black Detroiters via two focus group discussions. After the discussions, each musical collective then wrote and produced new music inspired by the focus group findings. The new songs will all be debuted in an in-person finale musical showcase on Saturday September 10th.
Over 40 artists applied to join this year’s program for one of the commissioned roles to make music in a collective. This year’s selected artists are:
Angela Davis, a native Detroit vocalist and songwriter who has shared stages with The Temptations, Damien Escobar, and Regina Bell. Angela has been the featured singer at The Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, The Ford Fireworks, and America's Thanksgiving Parade.
James Shelton, an international pianist, producer, and music director, who has worked with Alexander O’Neal, Angela Winbush, and The Clark Sisters.
Dr. Monique Tucker is a clinical psychologist in private practice who uses various strategies to encourage personal growth through the transformation of the mind. She is passionate and committed to helping others gain wisdom to achieve success beyond their own strength.
James Shelton, an international pianist, producer, and music director, who has worked with Alexander O’Neal, Angela Winbush, and The Clark Sisters.
Dr. Monique Tucker is a clinical psychologist in private practice who uses various strategies to encourage personal growth through the transformation of the mind. She is passionate and committed to helping others gain wisdom to achieve success beyond their own strength.
gracesgreatgrandson, a medaled U.S. Army combat veteran and grandson to the late Pervis Jackson of The Spinners. His approach to music is a mesh of soul, rock, jazz/blues, and funk alternative.
Hir-O, a Detroit based producer, who blends hip-hop, and electronic music through an Afrofuturist lens. Hir-O has worked with Kazzy The Gypsy, Sheffy McFly and many more.
Wanda Olugbala is Licensed Master of Social Work, Associate Clinical Social Worker, and Social Service Worker with nearly 3 decades as a helping professional. She is the proprietor and founder of That Social Work Lady; a Black Woman Owned enterprise focused on supporting the authentic healing of community helpers by giving them the tools to wage their personal revolution for self care.
Hir-O, a Detroit based producer, who blends hip-hop, and electronic music through an Afrofuturist lens. Hir-O has worked with Kazzy The Gypsy, Sheffy McFly and many more.
Wanda Olugbala is Licensed Master of Social Work, Associate Clinical Social Worker, and Social Service Worker with nearly 3 decades as a helping professional. She is the proprietor and founder of That Social Work Lady; a Black Woman Owned enterprise focused on supporting the authentic healing of community helpers by giving them the tools to wage their personal revolution for self care.
Larry Duren, a Detroit based, studio and live recording background vocalist. Larry has sang background for Dorinda Clark-Cole, L’Renee, and many more.
Jason ‘Jazz’ Lugo, a music maker who describes his production style as Hip Hop soul with a dash of “yes yes y’all!”
Brittany Lewis LCMSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her Bachelors degree in social work from Eastern Michigan University and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. Brittany’s work experiences include providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. As well as group therapy, individual, and couples counseling.
Jason ‘Jazz’ Lugo, a music maker who describes his production style as Hip Hop soul with a dash of “yes yes y’all!”
Brittany Lewis LCMSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her Bachelors degree in social work from Eastern Michigan University and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. Brittany’s work experiences include providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. As well as group therapy, individual, and couples counseling.
“Boa Me” is an abbreviation of the West African adinkra symbol BOA ME NA ME MMOA WO, which translates to English as “Help Me, and Let Me Help You”. The symbol encompasses the principles of healthy interdependence, connection, and healing.
The overall goal of this project has been tp help Detroiters, (and specifically black Detroiters) reconnect and create agency as we develop new music that encompasses the shared sentiments, stories, and emotions of surviving a global pandemic.
This project will ran over the course of 5 months from May - September 2022. This provided us with the opportunity to begin the project in Mental Health Awareness Month during May and end during National Suicide Prevention Week in September.
Over the course of the entire project there have been multiple opportunities for partnership with singer/songwriters, music producers, mental health professionals, and community members.
We are closing out with a finale concert to debut the new music on Saturday September 10th, 2022, from 6:30pm -9:30pm at BasBlue in Detroit. BasBlue is located at 110 E. Ferry St, Detroit MI 48202. All seats are $20.00 in advance, $25 at the door. Limited tickets purchased in advance include complimentary valet parking. No guests under age 10 can be admitted into the event.
All guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or either a negative PCR or Rapid Screening COVID-19 test result taken no more than 24 hours before the event.
Click below to access tickets:
The overall goal of this project has been tp help Detroiters, (and specifically black Detroiters) reconnect and create agency as we develop new music that encompasses the shared sentiments, stories, and emotions of surviving a global pandemic.
This project will ran over the course of 5 months from May - September 2022. This provided us with the opportunity to begin the project in Mental Health Awareness Month during May and end during National Suicide Prevention Week in September.
Over the course of the entire project there have been multiple opportunities for partnership with singer/songwriters, music producers, mental health professionals, and community members.
We are closing out with a finale concert to debut the new music on Saturday September 10th, 2022, from 6:30pm -9:30pm at BasBlue in Detroit. BasBlue is located at 110 E. Ferry St, Detroit MI 48202. All seats are $20.00 in advance, $25 at the door. Limited tickets purchased in advance include complimentary valet parking. No guests under age 10 can be admitted into the event.
All guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or either a negative PCR or Rapid Screening COVID-19 test result taken no more than 24 hours before the event.
Click below to access tickets:
