Written by: Stephen Cirino | Edited by: Taylor Davies Janel is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Langhorne, PA. With musical influences ranging from Kanye West to Destiny’s Child, you’ll be sure to hear good beats with girl-group vocals. Her debut self-titled EP “janel.” is available on all streaming
By Taylor Davies Diana Is Calling found its roots in Philadelphia. Brought together by Melanie Juliano, the lead singer/songwriter, a group of aspiring artists from The University of The Arts in center city blend multiple genres. Melanie draws from several inspirations as she grew up listening to
By Stephen Cirino Editor: Taylor Davies Brought together by Melanie Juliano, the lead singer/songwriter, Diana Is Calling found its roots in Philadelphia at The University of The Arts, where their jazz training blossomed into friendship and genuine respect for each other’s artistry. Their collection of music
Writer: Stephen Cirino Editor: Taylor Davies Strength To Love (STL) is a multi-media campaign based on the same-titled book “Strength to Love” written by Martin Luther King Jr. The original record was created by Joe Zahm, our benefactor, as a part of a benefit
By: Stephen Cirino Edited by: Taylor Davies Born in Maryland and raised in Harlem, Jxhar cites a diverse set of influences including Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, Andre 3000, and Kid Cudi. He’s evolved considerably as an artist since purchasing his first piece of equipment at
By: Stephen Cirino Edited by: Taylor Davies Metal Pillow is a producer and bassist based in Philadelphia. His music is a smooth blend of electronic, R&B, and jazz. His latest project, “P-Sides”, was just released on October 1st and is available on all major streaming
By Taylor Davies Design by Zack Stith Livestream Rewind is where we recap our Instagram Live performances from the past season. We host UArts artists as well as artists affiliated with the UArts community, giving you the expansive experience of the Philadelphia area! This rewind features artists
By Taylor Davies I have always used music as a way to cope with stress and anxiety. I really love falling into “flow” when writing, producing, or playing. The psychological state of flow is the closest thing to nirvana or heaven that I’ve ever experienced. Growing up
Curated by Cory Seals | Edited by Taylor Davies Philly Joe Jones was an innovator of modern jazz drums whose signature hard-hitting rhythms drove the beat for decades of powerful players marching into the future of the genre. Born in Philadelphia on July 15, 1923, Jones
