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The GroovaLottos

Birth Place: Cape Cod, MA

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The GroovaLottos are a multi-Grammy nominated soul-funk - Afrobeats jam band, and musical production team created by veteran touring and studio session players and singers. Starting as a series of weekly jam sessions, the group quickly rose as a favorite at bars, clubs, events, and festivals throughout New England and the east coast. A pioneering force in the Thump & Soul sound, The GroovaLottos made their debut on the Americana/ Indie Blues charts with the single “Do You Mind…?” at number 11, and proceeded to spend the next 41 weeks in the top ten, peeking at number 3.


The 2017 release of their album, "Ask Yo' Mama" (Midnight Groove Recordings/Liberation M3), and an innovative street-corner concert tour, made them a favorite on jam band oriented radio shows throughout the USA, leading to the album moving several thousand units and receiving 4 Grammy nominations for Pop and R&B that year, as well as 2 additional nominations in R&B and Rock for the following year.

As the resident production team and session band at POLYPHONIC STUDIOS, they are also a top-level ‘musical think-tank’ who can produce artists and bands in virtually any genre conceivable. With a commercial grade recording studio at their disposal, the ensemble’s music making possibilities are endless.

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BLUES & SOUL @ POSTunderground to Feature Jazz, Afrobeat, and Groove in Brookline
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

BLUES & SOUL @ POSTunderground will present ORDER of SONANCE, The ZYG 808 Experience, and the MWALIM Trio at 386 Washington St in Brookline. Admission is free.
MWALIM TRIO Will Headline Blues & Soul Night in Postunderground Jazz Series
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

The MWALIM TRIO will perform blues, soul, and jazz at Postunderground's ongoing BLUES & SOUL series, blending improvisation with original compositions at VFW 364 in a live, audience-driven setting.
THUNDERCHILD And A PARTY At The CROSSROADS is Coming To The Cape And Cambridge This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

Multi-award-winning artist Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor will return to the Massachusetts stage this October with two performances of his acclaimed Blues Storytelling Theatre works: THUNDERCHILD and A PARTY at the CROSSROADS.
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam to Present "A Party at the Crossroads"
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

The legendary Lizard Lounge in Cambridge will open its doors for a singular performance that blurs the lines between concert, cabaret, and confessional. Learn how to attend!
The GroovaLottos Will Bring Funk & Soul To Boston Jazz Fest And Outer-Cape Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025

Boston's waterfront will be alive with soul, funk, and jazz when The GroovaLottos take the stage at Boston Jazz Fest on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Maritime Park in the Seaport. The music kicks off at noon, marking the eleventh year the multi-Grammy-nominated band has been featured at the city's premier jazz celebration.
Mwalim Comes to The Forgotten Roots Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025

Born from community vision and cultural urgency, the Forgotten Roots Festival returns to Interwoven Artist Studio (634 Pleasant Street) with a powerful lineup that reclaims and redefines American roots music.
Oversoul Theatre Collective Enhances Citywide Arts Programming For Cape Verdean Heritage Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc. (OTC) is taking to the streets, parks, and public spaces with a full lineup of arts programming. Learn more about the lineup here!
Oversoul Theatre Collective Enhances Citywide Arts Programming For Cape Verdean Heritage Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

This July, as New Bedford will celebrate Cape Verdean Heritage Month, Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc. (OTC) is taking to the streets, parks, and public spaces with a full lineup of arts programming that amplifies Cape Verdean voices and honors Black and Indigenous creative traditions.
The GroovaLottos to Bring Soul, Funk, And Jam Energy To New Bedford's Summer Sound Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

The GroovaLottos hit the Union Street Stage as part of the city's Summer Sound Series, bringing their signature blend of deep soul, gritty funk, and improvisational heat to the heart of downtown. Learn more!
Club Passim To Feature Indigenous Music And Dance At Indigenous People's Day Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2024

Club Passim has announced an Indigenous People’s Day concert on October 12, featuring Indigenous music and dance performances.
2nd Thursday Blues Jam Sessions Held as Mwalim Daphunkee Professor's THUNDERCHILD Tour Continues
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

2nd Thursday Blues is a monthly jam session hosted by the Oversoul Theatre Collective at the Underground Railroad Cafe in New Bedford, providing a vibrant, workshop-styled environment for blues, soul, and jazz musicians to collaborate and hone their craft.
Oversoul Theatre Collective Will Host New Monthly Arts and Music Series at Underground Railroad Cafe
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

The Oversoul Theatre Collective (OTC) has announced its new partnership and residency at the Underground Railroad Cafe on Acushnet Avenue. This collaboration brings a vibrant array of monthly events to the New Bedford community, including music, poetry, and civic dialogues, all offered free to the public with a suggested donation of $5.
The THUMP & SOUL SESSION to be Presented at Gallery X in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023

Experience the revival of Gallery X with The THUMP & SOUL SESSION on November 25th. DJ The ZYG 808 will spin a mix of House music, Afrobeats, Rare Groove, Dancehall, and EDM. Monthly event starting January 2024.

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