A bunch of friends, the tremolo of a Taiwanese Ruan, a nostalgic groove - we live for this!
Here is an exceptionally beautiful moment of last year’s International Pop Down community event. These kind of events are uniquely rewarding for us because they go beyond traditional goals like profit or attendance. They build genuine connections, highlighting local talent and inspiring attendees with new perspectives.
Groove Nostalgia is a Global Music experiment, an improvised performance and a collaborative process between the best musicians on the Chicago and world music scene today.
Musicians: Pete Vale (Conga), Daniel Crane (drums), Kevin Ford (keys), Robert Palos (guitar) and Jonathan Kolar (Bass), with special guest Tzu Tsen Wu on Taiwanese Ruan.
International Pop-Down is an annual event that celebrates Chicago Global Music, in the vibrant Southport Corridor, supported by the @illinoisartscouncil and @lakeviewroscoevillage
Video by @stoptimelive
2024 was a year of growth and maturity for Story7!
We have produced a Chicago music industry conference, a yearly showcase at SXSW, a street festival with music and vendors, we shot 8 mini documentaries for a national healthcare campaign, documented an international music tour and a national conference.
As a result, over 40 artists were financially supported, over 10 industry leaders were offered a platform to share their missions, we have partnered with 7 local companies, and 3 non profits. To us, supporting the community we come from is paramount 🤝
Did we mention that we have produced and released a great record into this world? #beatsybateria
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Moments from International Pop-Down 2024!
Groove Nostalgia featuring @alyshamonique
A bold, sensual vocalist, Alysha Monique mesmerizes audiences with the sultry vocal styling of jazz and soul music.
Groove Nostalgia is a Global Music experiment, an improvised performance and a collaborative process between the best musicians on the Chicago and world music scene today.
Musicians: Pete Vale (Conga), Daniel Crane (drums), Kevin Ford (keys), Robert Palos (guitar) and Jonathan Kolar (Bass)
International Pop-Down is an annual event that celebrates Chicago Global Music, in the vibrant Southport Corridor, supported by the @illinoisartscouncil and @lakeviewroscoevillage
Video by @stoptimelive
Groove Nostalgia featuring @_hunter_diamond_
Hunter is a creative woodwind and sound artist living and performing in Chicago. Though he is most at home in the improvised music scene, a mixture of conceptual, composed, and improvised performance keeps him perpetually present in the interdisciplinary Chicago creative arts community.
Groove Nostalgia is a Global Music experiment, an improvised performance and a collaborative process between the best musicians on the Chicago and world music scene today.
Musicians: Pete Vale (Conga), Daniel Crane (drums), Kevin Ford (keys), Robert Palos (guitar) and Jonathan Kolar (Bass), with guest musician Tamir Hargana (Mongolian throat singing and horse head fiddle).
International Pop-Down is an annual event that celebrates Chicago Global Music, in the vibrant Southport Corridor, supported by the @illinoisartscouncil and @lakeviewroscoevillage
Video by @stoptimelive
Groove Nostalgia featuring @tamirhargana!
Tamir is a Chicago-based musician, specializing in Mongol-Tuvan throat singing, a style of singing practiced by people in Tuva and Mongolia, which in 2009 was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO.
Groove Nostalgia is a Global Music experiment, an improvised performance and a collaborative process between the best musicians on the Chicago and world music scene today.
Musicians: Pete Vale (Conga), Daniel Crane (drums), Kevin Ford (keys), Robert Palos (guitar) and Jonathan Kolar (Bass), with guest musician Tamir Hargana (Mongolian throat singing and horse head fiddle).
International Pop-Down n is an annual event that celebrates Chicago Global Music, in the vibrant Southport Corridor, supported by the @illinoisartscouncil and @lakeviewroscoevillage
Video by @stoptimelive
Hello @cranedrum, hello Groove Nostalgia!
Groove Nostalgia is a Global Music experiment, an improvised performance and a collaborative process between the best musicians on the Chicago and world music scene today.
Musicians: Pete Vale (Conga), Daniel Crane (drums), Kevin Ford (keys), Robert Palos (guitar) and Jonathan Kolar (Bass), with guest musicians Hunter Diamond (sax/woodwinds), Tzu Tsen Wu (Taiwanese Ruan), Tamir Hargana (Mongolian throat singing and horse head fiddle), Corey Wilkes (Trumpet) and Alysha Monique (Vocals).
International Pop-Down is an annual event that celebrates Chicago Global Music, in the vibrant Southport Corridor.
Supported by the @illinoisartscouncil and @lakeviewroscoevillage
Video by @stoptimelive
International Pop-Down 2024
As we get ready to announce TropiClub 24’ showcase for this years @sxsw we want to look back at our incredible showcase last year with @rogebrasil , @ylabamba , @oituyo , @zudizilla , @k_efe and @paraisosmusic . All of the performances were 🔥 and we can’t wait for you to see what we have planned for this year.
Video by: @stoptimelive
Our International Pop-Down event from July 2022.
An day with music, art and artisans, supported by @lakeviewroscoevillage.
Video by @goldpointstudio
