Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
Birth Place: Bronx, NY
Latest News on Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor:
Poly-Groove Records and Oversoul Theatre Collective Bring Community Album Listening Parties to Cape Cod and New Bedford (Apr 8, 2024)
The THUMP & SOUL SESSION is Coming to New Bedford, Celebrating Underground Dance Genres (Mar 21, 2024)
Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor Releases New Single 'A Party at the Crossroads' (Sep 17, 2023)
Poly-Groove Records and Oversoul Theatre Collective Bring Community Album Listening Parties to Cape Cod and New Bedford (Apr 8, 2024)
The THUMP & SOUL SESSION is Coming to New Bedford, Celebrating Underground Dance Genres (Mar 21, 2024)
Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor Releases New Single 'A Party at the Crossroads' (Sep 17, 2023)
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Mwalim (Morgan James Peters, MS, MFA) a.k.a., ‘DaPhunkee Professor’ is an internationally recognized educator, performing artist, writer and Black Arts Scholar. He is considered -internationally- by critics and peers alike to be one of the contemporary masters of the oral tradition. A multi-award-winning theater and spoken-word artist, his work as a storyteller, playwright and spoken-word artist have been presented throughout the USA and Canada as well as the UK and the Caribbean. He is the author of one book, A Mixed Medicine Bag (Talking Drum Press, 2007) as well as many plays and contributions to numerous edited volumes of creative and scholarly writings. Mwalim is a tenured professor of English and the former Director of Black Studies at UMass Dartmouth, where he teaches courses in creative writing, literary and cinema studies, media production, and oral traditions.
His award-winning plays include: "The Barber of Seville Street" (1994); "OUT! By The Roots!!!" (1997); "OM! A Street Corner Griot's Comedy" (2000); "Working Things Out" (2003); "Meanwhile Elsewhere" (2005); "Seek & Ye Shall Find" (2008); "Knock & It Shall Open" (2010); "WETU In The City" (2012); "Ask & It Shall Be Given" (2014); "Legacy" (2016); "This House" (2018).
As a musician he has won numerous awards, grants and fellowships for his work as a pianist, composer, singer, arranger and producer. His albums “The Liberation Sessions” (2010), “DEEP Soul Chants & Hollers” (2012), and “Awakened By A Noon Day Sun” (2014) all received Urban Music Awards in “Best Male Jazz” (2010, 2012, 2014), Silver Arrow Awards for “Jazz” and “Instrumental” (2013, 2014, 2015) and multiple top nominations in the Native American Music Awards. He is currently the keyboardist, singer and resident songwriter for The GroovaLottos who received 4 Grammy nominations in Pop and R&B for the album “Ask Yo’ Mama” (2017).
Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor News
Poly-Groove Records and Oversoul Theatre Collective Bring Community Album Listening Parties to Cape Cod and New Bedford
In a new collaboration, Poly-Groove Records and Oversoul Theatre Collective will revolutionize the music scene on Cape Cod and in New Bedford with their innovative approach to album releases.
The THUMP & SOUL SESSION is Coming to New Bedford, Celebrating Underground Dance Genres
Experience an immersive sonic journey with the THUMP & SOUL SESSION, a monthly event celebrating diverse underground dance genres. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor Releases New Single 'A Party at the Crossroads'
Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor takes listeners on a musical journey with 'A Party at the Crossroads', offering a culturally accurate account of who one would meet at the crossroads according to West African lore.
Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor Releases 'Always Right There' From Forthcoming Album THUNDERCHILD
Discover Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor's latest single, 'Always Right There,' from his upcoming album 'Thunderchild.' Explore the craft of songwriting and groove to the infectious love song that captures the attention of both men and women. Learn about Mwalim's musical journey and his family's influential roots from the Brill Building.
Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor Releases 'Always Right There'
'Always Right There', a groovy little cha-cha ballad, exploring the r&b side of Mwalim's Brill Building heritage as a songwriter and performer.
The GroovaLottos Return With MAMA'S HAMPER - Pure Phunk
If your band had a Saturday morning cartoon, what would the theme song be? If you were present for a bar-fight, what would be playing in the background? Can you describe your band's show in six words? How do you describe your relationship with your soulmate?
MWALIM to Release PARADISE Over PEACE
Multi-disciplinary artist, MWALIM DaPhunkee Professor, shifts from his role as playwright and spokenword artist, back into musician/composer/singer/producer with the release of 'PARADISE over PEACE' a jazzy-soul-pop kinda groove featuring afro-cuban jazz drumming by The ZYG 808.
The GroovaLottos to Perform at Payomet Arts Center
Multi-Grammy nominated ensemble, The GroovaLottos will bring their brand of soul-funk to the Payomet Arts Center on June 19th, at 7pm. Tickets are $20 general and $17 for members.
The ZYG 808 Releases 'Real Emcees' Single
REAL EMCEES is the latest single from The ZYG 808's forthcoming mixtape, 'BEAT LOUNGE NOTES', joining 'Glory of History' and 'PIONEERS' as the hip-hop branch of the Southcoast Thump & Soul movement gains momentum.
The GroovaLottos & Soul Poet's Syndicates Receive Native American Music Awards Nominations
Tuesday night the Native American Music Association announced to top nominees for the 2018 Native American Music Awards and once again, Liberation Multimedia recording artists are on the ticket!
The GroovaLottos Will Play SOB's This Labor Day Weekend
Grammy Nominated soul band, The GroovaLottos will be playing at SOB's on September 1st. Almost as impressive as their live show are the musician's foundations as backing players for the who's who of classic and contemporary soul music.
Surviving That First Gig: A Chat With The GroovaLottos About Their First Show
'We had been jamming in the carriage house for almost two years and sounded pretty good,' recalls Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor, 'I had brought in a digital recorder and we even made a demo of about 4 or five songs.' 'The only thing,' added Eddie Ray Johnson, 'was that all we knew were about 4 or five songs... completely. We also knew a couple of Mwalim's originals; but otherwise, we barely had a complete set. The next rehearsal, Mwalim casually mentions that we had two gigs coming up, both on the same day.'
Soul-Funk-Blues Band The GroovaLottos Top Nominees for 2016 Native American Music Awards
On Tuesday, August 16, the Native American Music Association announced that The GroovaLottos are top nominees for 'Best Pop Recording' with their E.P. 'Do You Mind...?'
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