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Updated 10/11/2022

The GroovaLottos

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    MA

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

SEVEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE GROOVALOTTOS

  1. The GroovaLottos are a multi Grammy nominated, soul-funk Afrobeat jam band, formed in 2009 by veteran touring and studio session players and singers; who’s resumes included Motown, Wilson Pickett, Rufus Thomas, Howlin’ Wolf, and Angie Stone. Now, as a merry band of frontmen, they turn every show into a party, and every party into a revival.

  2. The band is built around a prescribed musical philosophy and core values, allowing for personnel changes without sacrificing quality.

  3. The band loves playing festivals and concerts, but smaller venues where they can engage and interact with the audience are their favorite types of gigs. They also do residencies and presentations for schools and community organizations.

  4. The current line up consists of core members: Mwalim, keyboards, guitar & vocals; Chuck V., bass, guitar, and vocals; and The ZYG 808, drums, percussion, vibraphone, and vocals. Also in the crew is vocalist & percussionist, Shadowmaster; and bassist, Richard Johnson.

  5. Their 2016 debut single “Do You Mind…?” spent 41 weeks in the top ten of the Indie Blues/Americana charts. Their 2017 debut album, “Ask Yo’ Mama” earned 4 Grammy nominations in Pop and R&B in one year and 2 nominations in Rock and R&B the following year.

  6. The current drummer, The ZYG 808 was a student of the band’s founding drummer, the late Eddie Ray Johnson.

  7. The GroovaLottos are looking to work with and produce other artists in various genres. They are the house session band, and staff producers for Polyphonic Studios in Buzzard’s Bay Massachsetts, owned by band keyboardist, Mwalim.

Find Me

Mwalim Daphunkee (I Am/ Amazing)
Job Title: Director
Phone: 508-759-1906
Address:
260 Main Street
Suite B
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Additional Content:

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Corporation

Year Founded:

2020

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Corporation

Year Founded:

2020

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - General

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Rap / Hip-Hop

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Residency - Other
  • Curriculum Development
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Audio or Video Recording
  • Residency - Production / Development
  • Professional Development / Training
  • Public Relations Services
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - Community
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 84

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Nonprofits
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County
  • Multi-County Region
  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
  • Native American Music Association
  • Recording Academy

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
  • Native American Music Association
  • Recording Academy

Awards

Awards:

  • Arts Production Grant - Yen Foundation - 2021
  • Grammy Nominee 'Best Pop Performance' 2018
  • Grammy Nominee 'Best R&B Performance' 2018
  • New England Urban Music Awards 2012
  • Grammy Nominee 'Best Pop Performance' 2018
  • Grammy Nominee 'Best R&B Album' 2018
  • Native Arts Grant 2012
  • Native Arts Grant 2010
  • New England Urban Music Awards 2010
  • Osborne Foundation Grant 2013
  • Silver Arrow Award 2014
  • New England Urban Music Awards 2014
  • Silver Arrow Award 2015
  • Silver Arrow Award 2016

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Communications
  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Literature
  • Media
  • Music
  • Theater

Certifications and Training:

  • BA & MS Boston Univeristy
  • MFA Goddard College
  • Assoc Prof of Black Studies & English

Fee range:

$750 - $8,000

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Communications
  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Literature
  • Media
  • Music
  • Theater

Certifications and Training:

  • BA & MS Boston Univeristy
  • MFA Goddard College
  • Assoc Prof of Black Studies & English

Fee range:

$750 - $8,000

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • To be discussed

Fee Range:

$1,500 - $7,500

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

4

Maximum Number of Performers:

5