Sunken Cages is the moniker of drummer/electronic music producer Ravish Momin, who started out as an acoustic drummer and percussionist a couple of decades ago. He has worked as a sideman with a wide array of musicians, from pop-star Shakira to legendary avant-saxophonist Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre (of the AACM). In addition, he has also leads his own groups on international stages.

Performing on 6-string, 12-string, slide guitar or Acoustic Hawaiian Lap Slide, Gerhard captivates his audiences with virtuosity, generosity and sly humor.  Known for his gorgeous tone and compositional depth, Gerhard can move a listener with a single note. Scott Alalrik of the Boston Globe said it best when he wrote ‘Gerhard does not write instrumentals. He writes songs only a guitar can sing.

Crosstown Arts presents The Adam Larson Trio featuring Bob Deboo and John Kizilarmut. This performance and workshop is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. 

Gospel-raised in tiny Bolivar, Tennessee, singer/songwriter Kyndle Wylde has a voice that has demanded attention since she started singing in her crib. Kyndle is the lead singer of the Memphis Ukulele Band and a graduate of the University of Memphis. Her voice and harmonies have quickly made her an in-demand singer both onstage and in-studio in the soul city.

A guitarist and composer/songwriter known for a wide-ranging body of musical work that moves effortlessly across genres, Wilson has released twelve solo albums, including his Grammy-nominated debut. The three most recent — “Frogtown,” “Songs and Photographs,” and “The Plan of Paris” — reveal his growing dedication to the art of songcraft as a powerful mode of musical communication.

In addition to his solo work, Anthony Wilson has toured and recorded with a diverse group of legendary artists, including Diana Krall, Charles Lloyd, Ron Carter, Bobby Hutcherson, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Barbra Streisand, Melody Gardot, Aaron Neville, and many more.

It’s time the world can open its ears to the dynamic R&B sounds of J. Buck aka “Buck Nasty”. Born Joshua Buck, this Memphis native is on his way to adding his contribution to Memphis’s music legacy. J.Buck distinguished himself as a solo artist and songwriter early in his career with unique stage presence and profound lyrics. In 2015, Buck released his debut EP The JBuck Experience, which the Murfreesboro Pulse cited as “a step towards the direction of this generation’s version of Marvin Gaye” At first glance, you may confuse him for the ghost of David Ruffin or Prince with his slick style and electrifying performances. With various influences from Rock, Blues, and Hip-hop, this soul brother amplifies the black male experience through love, addiction, and free thought.