Meshell Ndegeocello, Toshi Reagon & BIGLovely, DJ Tikka Masala May 7, 2009

FIERCE! NIGHT OUT

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO
Meshell Ndegeocello is perhaps the flagship name in neo-soul, though her career spans genres ranging from hip-hop to fusion rock. Noted for her brilliant multi-instrumentalism, her music confronts spiritual and societal themes with an unparalleled audacity and sense of sprit. Many had their first exposure to her work through her numerous collaborators which include The Rolling Stones, John Mellencamp, DJ Premier and Melissa Etheridge. She will be joined by her invincible ensemble featuring Mark Kelly on bass, Jason Lindner on keyboards, Chris Bruce and Oren Bloedow on guitars, and Mark Guiliana on drums.

TOSHI REAGON & BIGLovely
In some ways, singer Toshi Reagon is a throwback to classic R & B artists, like Stevie Wonder or Prince, or old school rock group like Led Zeppelin; she can take any style, update it, and make it her own with incredible ease. Despite (or because of) her genre-bending, Toshi fits comfortably on a stage at Carnegie Hall, or in a dirty rock club. Toshi is an artist who’s known for energetic performances and a exemplary gift for writing engaging songs that provoke listeners to think and have fun at the same time.

DJ TIKKA MASALA
A purveyor of bastard pop, DJ Tikka Masala is a remixer for the post-modern, pro-queer age. Taking a cue from her Calcuttan roots and her hip-hop chops, Tikka Masala throws together mash-ups that betray her capabilities as a top-notch composer and arranger.

All proceeds from this event benefit FIERCE! FIERCE is a membership-based organization building the leadership and power of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth of color in New York City. We develop politically conscious leaders who are invested in improving ourselves and our communities through youth-led campaigns, leadership development programs, and cultural expression through arts and media. FIERCE is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of social justice movement leaders who are dedicated to ending all forms of oppression. www.fiercenyc.org

TICKETS ON SALE AT:
OTHER MUSIC
15 EAST 4TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10003

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