Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor Releases 'Always Right There' From Forthcoming Album THUNDERCHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Sep 6, 2023
Discover Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor's latest single, 'Always Right There,' from his upcoming album 'Thunderchild.' Explore the craft of songwriting and groove to the infectious love song that captures the attention of both men and women. Learn about Mwalim's musical journey and his family's influential roots from the Brill Building.
The GroovaLottos Return With MAMA'S HAMPER - Pure Phunk
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 19, 2022
If your band had a Saturday morning cartoon, what would the theme song be? If you were present for a bar-fight, what would be playing in the background? Can you describe your band's show in six words? How do you describe your relationship with your soulmate?
MWALIM to Release PARADISE Over PEACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jun 7, 2021
Multi-disciplinary artist, MWALIM DaPhunkee Professor, shifts from his role as playwright and spokenword artist, back into musician/composer/singer/producer with the release of 'PARADISE over PEACE' a jazzy-soul-pop kinda groove featuring afro-cuban jazz drumming by The ZYG 808.
The GroovaLottos to Perform at Payomet Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jun 7, 2021
Multi-Grammy nominated ensemble, The GroovaLottos will bring their brand of soul-funk to the Payomet Arts Center on June 19th, at 7pm. Tickets are $20 general and $17 for members.
The ZYG 808 Releases 'Real Emcees' Single
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 15, 2021
REAL EMCEES is the latest single from The ZYG 808's forthcoming mixtape, 'BEAT LOUNGE NOTES', joining 'Glory of History' and 'PIONEERS' as the hip-hop branch of the Southcoast Thump & Soul movement gains momentum.
The GroovaLottos Will Play SOB's This Labor Day Weekend
by Julie Musbach
- Aug 22, 2018
Grammy Nominated soul band, The GroovaLottos will be playing at SOB's on September 1st. Almost as impressive as their live show are the musician's foundations as backing players for the who's who of classic and contemporary soul music.
Surviving That First Gig: A Chat With The GroovaLottos About Their First Show
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 10, 2018
'We had been jamming in the carriage house for almost two years and sounded pretty good,' recalls Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor, 'I had brought in a digital recorder and we even made a demo of about 4 or five songs.' 'The only thing,' added Eddie Ray Johnson, 'was that all we knew were about 4 or five songs... completely. We also knew a couple of Mwalim's originals; but otherwise, we barely had a complete set. The next rehearsal, Mwalim casually mentions that we had two gigs coming up, both on the same day.'
Professor Mwalim DaPhunkee Recognized by Boston City Council
by BWW News Desk
- May 7, 2012
Musician/ Playwright/ Spoken-word artist and UMass Dartmouth Professor, Mwalim (Morgan James Peters) 'DaPhunkeeProfessor' was surprised and honored with a proclamation from the Boston City Council. During Mwalim's May 3rd presentation of 'You're An NDN??' at the Dudley Branch Library, Ken Yarbough, special assistant to Charles Yancey made the presentation in front of an audience of about 30 - 40 people. Cited for his '27 years as a performing artist, writer, digital media artist, educator and mentor throughout the Boston area...' Mwalim was particularly recognized for his 'Academic On The Block' initiative that brings presentations in the arts and humanities to community spaces, libraries and schools throughout eastern Massachusetts, including Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan.
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