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Music Industry

Wamptronica: How A New Bedford Collective Is Rewiring New England’s Underground Dance Music Scene

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
January 5, 2026

On a WAMPTRONICA night, the room settles into a shared pulse. The music is steady, soulful, and unhurried. Dancers aren’t performing for one another; they’re listening, responding, moving with intention. It feels less like nightlife and more like a gathering, a reminder that house music has always been about connection first. Based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, WAMPTRONICA has emerged as one of the most compelling underground dance music collectives in New England. Since its founding in 2021, the group has ...

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Education

Mwalim Daphunkee Professor: A Legacy Of Black Arts, Innovation, And Community-building

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
October 24, 2024

The Rebirth of Oversoul Theatre Collective and New Opportunities on Cape Cod and New Bedford Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor (born, Morgan James Peters), a multi-talented musician, playwright, educator, and cultural advocate, has dedicated his career to elevating the arts within historically underrepresented communities. As a founding member and Artistic Director of the Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc. (OTC), Mwalim’s work over the last 30 years has been pivotal in creating spaces for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists to thrive, ...

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Music Industry

Wamptronica: A Rising Beat From New England's Underground Dance Scene

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
April 6, 2024

WAMPTRONICA, an innovative underground dance music collective primarily composed of Wampanoag music makers and media artists, is making waves with its unique fusion of House Music, Rare Groove, Afrobeats, and Breakbeats. Founded in 2021, WAMPTRONICA's roots can be traced back to energetic dance parties held at the Native Arts Gallery in Mashpee. The collective's signature sound combines traditional DJing with live percussion, horns, and vocals, creating an immersive dance experience that has garnered a loyal following. Currently, WAMPTRONICA serves as ...

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Music Industry

'Boom Bu-Cha' Launches The Groovalottos Into The World Of Afrobeats

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
August 29, 2022

The GroovaLottos boldly thump into the global, Afrobeats arena with their new single, “Boom Bu-Cha” and forthcoming album (Polyphonic Studios Records). True to Groovalotto form, “Boom Bu-Cha” is a fun and funky adventure in romance, delving beyond the physical into the dreams, plans and goals of a potential lover. Known primarily as a retro soul-funk band, Afrobeats has been a part of The GroovaLottos live set since the beginning, with the influences of Fela Kuti and Hugh Masakala sneaking through. ...

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Recording

Folks Can't Seem To Stay Out Of 'Mama's Hamper'

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
June 1, 2022

Powerhouse New England-based soul-funk jam band, The GroovaLottos, laces us with Mama's Hamper – Pure Phunk (Polyphonic Studios Records, 2021) their latest self-produced. This time around, the band let their fans play the role of A&R. Each song on the album was selected based on a survey of fans, asking their favorite songs from shows and the band’s first album, “Ask Yo’ Mama”. While their first album earned six Grammy nominations in total, the band explains that the project was ...

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Award / Grant

Mwalim Daphunkee Professor Wins "Best Male Jazz" In The 2014 New England Urban Music Awards

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
April 28, 2014

Third win in even year cycle for 'NDN Jazz' artist. Competition particularly stiff this year. BOSTON, MA - The Hibernian Hall auditorium erupted with applause as Mwalim *7) - DaPhunkee Professor (Morgan James Peters) took to the stage to accept his “Best Male Jazz" award at the 9th Annual Urban Music Awards, followed by a performance of his international hit song, “Just Is.." for an enthusiastic audience of over 200 people. A previous winner, in 2010 and 2012 in the ...

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Event

Jazz Nominee, Mwalim To Perform At 2014 New England Urban Music Awards

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
April 24, 2014

ROXBURY - Things are revving up for the 2014 New England Urban Music Awards, complete with a kick-off mixer that was held on April 21 at Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen in Boston. This year, the award ceremony will feature a performance by Mwalim *7) -DaPhunkee Professor, a winner of the 'Best Male Jazz' category in 2010 and 2012, and his latest album “Awakened By A Noon Day Sun" has him as a nominee for the 2014 award as well. ...

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Mwalim “Best Male Jazz” Nominee In The New England Urban Music Awards! Cast Your Vote!

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
April 4, 2014

The 8th Annual New England Urban Music Awards (NEUMA) are upon us, releasing this past Tuesday the list of official nominees. Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor is a nominee for the “Best Male Jazz Artist” category, for his latest album “Awakened By A Noon Day Sun” (LMMGM/ Spirit Wind Records). Cast your vote for Mwalim and other nominees by visiting www.mwalim.com and clicking the link “Vote for Mwalim in the 2014 NEUMA” The New England Urban Music Awards was created in 2006 ...

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