Urban Luxe Live Presents: Some Other Black Ish

This is not your mothers music. This is grandmothers music either! It's some other black ish. Be prepared to experience the depth and innovation of black music in new and unexpected ways with four featured musical acts all bringing their own unique vibe and sound!

Miranda Raven aka "Mira" Raven is a multi-dimensional artist drawing from the likes Lana Del Rey, Ravyn Lanae, Tyler The Creator & Erykah Badu. Raven is a completely self-produced solo artist who strives to constantly evolve and grow as an artist. Growing up in mid-coast Maine, Mira was often inspired by the lush forests and cool ocean breezes of her hometown. Moving to Chicago in 2011 Raven started studying jazz and became enamored with the genre which has influenced her unconventional style. Mira Raven continues to push boundaries and barriers by creating music in multi-genres encouraging the listener to expand their palettes. Explore her videos to learn more or visit the her website www.magifest.space/music

ABEEKU is the latest facet of the vast artistic expression of composer and performer David Boykin. Its a combination of electro soul, golden era hip hop production, and spiritual jazz into a sensuous blend of Afro-electronic bliss; utilizing vocals, synthesizers, digital samplers, electronic drums, key boards, and bass.

The man the myth the legend,David Boykin is Chicago’s most enigmatic musicians of the past 22 years. He is the unseen force unbalancing equations attempting to elucidate the current state of jazz worldwide that is rippling in the gravitational waves coming out of Chicago.

Boykin is a composer - band leader - saxophone shaman - afro electronic soul singer - metaphysical emcee - and beat producer. He has released over 20 album length recordings and performed in places as far flung as Hong Kong, Dakar, Moscow, Paris, and St Louis.

An independent artist born and raised in the south side of Chicago. From a long line of singers and musicians. Influenced by a wide array of sounds and artist, Her sound can only be described as unique. Singing from an eternal well of creativity! her goal music is to unite and gather the people that resonate the same frequency of love so that the healing of the world can begin, if you feel you resonate sing along see how you feel inside. See how the world changes around you. True music for the soul!

Tanae B. is a spoken word artist, singer, community organizer, and author of Joy & Contradictions. Music being her and her family's first love. She blends spoken word, sing, and music to bring her audience into her experiences and connectivity. She has performed in multiple music jams, poetry jam competitions, and hosted poetry readings/events.Also, she has MC'd art events, being part of multiple music collaborations, and released a poetry album "The Stories We Tell Ourselves."With a heart for society and arts, she aims to use her voice to uplift and empower our inner love to shine outwards to each other.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Urban Luxe Cafe, 2911 East 79th Street, Chicago, United States