Soul Inscribed

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The collective features MC/Producer Baba Israel, vocalist/instrumentalist Grace Galu, vocalist Duv, Saxophonist/Flutist Sean Nowell, Keyboardist Robert Knowles, and Drummer/MC Doron Lev. Soul Inscribed flows between crafted songs, improvisation, and human beatboxing.

 

Soul Inscribed received a Fulbright grant in 2017 to perform and lead workshops in Mauritius through the U.S. Embassy. As arts educators, Soul Inscribed brings music to young audiences across the world. In 2016 and 2018, Soul Inscribed has toured as cultural ambassadors to Russia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Mauritius, and Peru as part of the State Department's "American Music Abroad" program

 

The 2020 release "Tune Up" shares Soul Inscribed's collective musical experience and passion for all genres of music. Released by Tokyo Dawn Records and Co-produced by Manchester-based, legendary producer Irfan Rainy. It's a fusion of jazz, hip-hop, house, afrobeat, soul, and disco. It reflects on the everyday struggles and triumphs of life in NYC and responds to our world's current state of affairs. "Tune Up" challenges corruption and repression and celebrates community, joy, and freedom of expression.

 

Baba Israel (writer/performer), Grace Galu (composer/performer), and their band Soul Inscribed are developing Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville produced by HERE. They are recipients of the 2020 Map Fund and NEFA NTP Grant.