(Cambridge MA) – Club Passim to host Zumix Mini Fest, a fundraising event featuring artists from Berklee College of Music and youth singer songwriters from Boston based musical non-profit Zumix on February 26th at 7:00 PM ET. Zumix provides the most quality music education for a low-income and historically underserved neighborhood.
Built on the core belief that using music is the most powerful means of developing adolescent self-identity, Zumix serves over 500 youth per year through after-school and summer programming and 500 through in-school partnerships. With a vision of community as a place where all people prosper through the power of creativity, self-actualization, and collaboration, their programs provide students with the necessary tools for them to reach their full potential, while creating a safe space for youth to explore why they are and who they want to be.
Ava Dudani is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, educator, and community organizer. Originally from the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Ava is dedicated to the growth of art spaces in the city of Boston as opportunities for community building. She is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and is continuing to share her music locally in and around Boston.
Jiro Dueñez is a Boston-based songwriter from San Diego, California. His roots stem from old folk and country tunes his father would play him as a kid. Through the years, Jiro’s style has developed into an introspective & personal work that is constantly growing. His source of inspiration draws from conversations and time spent with people, both in passing and long-term. In 2021, Jiro released an EP, titled ‘A Little Blue’ which debuted his efforts as a self-produced songwriter.
Andy Wazz & The No Names are a high energy funky group set out to make you groove so hard you lose your shoes! They play an original brand of rockin’ funk/R&B proven scientifically to make you move your body.
Jessica Barco Guerra is a vocalist, student and songwriter from the Boston area. Her stage name is Nayely and has embraced the Zumix community by being a student and a co-facilitator. She has been a part of Zumix’s youth band, Oceanz. Nayely is a student in Berklee City Music. She hopes to continue expressing herself through writing and helping others smile through the music she shares. Nayely released her first single “Infinity” last year and is excited to continue developing her artistry.
Tickets are on sale now for $20 for general admission and $10 for members and students. Tickets can be found at https://www.passim.org/live-music. Livestream will also be available on the Passim website during the show.
All guests at Club Passim must show proof of vaccination before every show. Guests are required to have a booster if their last vaccination was more than 6-months ago.
About Passim
The mission of Passim is to provide truly exceptional and interactive live musical experiences for both performers and audiences, to nurture artists at all stages of their career, and to build a vibrant music community. Passim does so through their legendary listening venue, music school, artist grants and outreach programs. As a nonprofit since 1994, Passim carries on the heritage of its predecessors-the historic Club 47 (1958-1968) and for-profit Passim (1969-1994). We cultivate a diverse mix of musical traditions, where the emphasis is on the relationship between performers and audience and teachers and students. Located in Harvard Square, Passim serves Cambridge and the broader region by featuring local, national and international artists. Our ultimate goal is to help the performance arts flourish and thereby enrich the lives of members of our community. For a complete schedule, visit www.passim.org.
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February 7, 2022
Hi,
Club Passim is hosting a fundraiser for the music education non-profit Zumix. If you are not familiar, Zumix offers free and low-cost after-school individual music lessons year-round, and group programming during school breaks in low-income and historically underserved neighborhoods in Boston. The Zumix Mini Fest will take place February 26th at Passim and will feature Berklee students and kids from Zumix programs.
