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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Catching up with Mojo Flo
Written by Kopano Marumo THE BAND Some of Mojo Flo’s live performances have seen up to nine people on stage. However, Amber, George, J.L. and Walter form the core group. Amber is responsible for the lead vocals, background vocals, social media, choreography and styling. George is the guitarist and vocalist, as well as the producer, engineer, and performance booker. J.L. is the rapper, engineer, production manager, and transportation manager. Lastly, Walter is the saxophonist, and is responsible for promotions, public relations, and the creative aspects of the band. THE SOUND Mojo Flo describes their sound as neo-funk: a blend of soul and jazz. They draw much of their inspiration from a select group of artists, from Miles Davis to James Brown, from Chaka Khan to Beyonce, from The Roots to Erykah Badu. It’s no wonder they pride themselves on being a live band. DYNAMICS They begin with music, and follow

Mojo Flo keeping it real after a concert. Their relaxed and eclectic style mirror the bands sound.

it with lyrics. The band tries to create music together as often as possible, in addition to writing as a collective. FASHION Mojo Flo aims for a cohesive image that represents their sound. They are contemporary without being trendy, classic without being retro or dated, and have a clean style that will stand the test of time.

7” Vinyl Single “Home to You” b/w “Dance” Weekly web series titled “Mojo Flo Live from the Warehouse” to premiere in February on Youtube. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS Water Front Independence Festival in Louisville with Midnight Star and Jimmy Cliff. Opening for Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players at the Ohio Homecoming and 200 Columbus Weekend Festival. Headlined in Comfest 2011 and 2012

PROJECTS
Waiting EP Whatcha Think About That EP

Scott Tixier
With hair like that of Einstein and a smile cherubic in nature, Scott Tixier, a Jazz violinist from France, romanced the atmosphere of our interview without notice and with no effort. His soft cotton undertone and silk accent were pleasant to listen to while being in his company. Scott started playing classical music at the age of six, and at the age of 26 he has achieved a status far beyond what he had ever imagined. Born into a musically inclined family, Scott was bound to be a performing

Award Winning French Jazz Violinist
Interview by and written by Roseian

artist. His mother and twin brother are both pianists and his father is an actor. While in primary school, destiny placed him under the mentorship of Florin Niculescu, a Romanian violinist considered to be the best Jazz manouche (gypsy swing) violinist of all time. Niculescu lived behind the conservatory school that Scott attended as a teenager, and soon, time spent with Niculescu while“ditching” class grew into a friendship that taught him the important lessons of improvisation and time discipline.

Scott Tixier, an award winning french jazz violinisit, hails from Montreuil, France.

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