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From performing at the Madison Square Gardens to busking on the streets of Berlin, Rachelle Jeanty has shed layers of her colonized mind to become Rachelle Raw. Speaking her mind while singing her heart out, this seasoned singer, once schooled on a world tour with Céline Dion, chose to leave the glamour of pop to follow a deeper mission. Spiritual awareness became the core element of her music and existence. Today, Rachelle Raw's "Mantra Funk" displays the growth of her spirit, the depth of her groove and the contents of her soul, carved by the trials and tribulations, and the triumphs, on the journey of her black self. Using only her voice as vehicle of transcendence, prepare your voices, souls, bodies and minds for this unique funky spiritual voyage.

Charly Djang Colince, known by his stage name Djang Kolins, is a talented singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Born and raised in Douala, Cameroon, Djang Kolins is fluent in French, English, and Yemba, his mother tongue and one of the languages of western Cameroon. Djang Kolins' music is a unique blend of Afro-Western sounds, influenced by Afro pop, Afroblues, and the makossa classics of his homeland, all set against an acoustic background. His versatility allows him to perform with an orchestra or solo, using his looper station to create and improvise on the spot. In 2006, Djang Kolins released his debut album, featuring 13 tracks recorded in Thailand. He followed this with a maxi single in 2016, another single in 2020 titled "I Am a Black Man", and "Lah'zek Sidah," a single in Yemba, in 2021. Currently, he is completing two new songs in the studio, which are set to be released soon.

Cheikh Anta Belle Kum is a poet and musician who began his creative journey at the age of seven with his first French poem. Deeply influenced by a love for poetry and music, Cheikh has consistently written and performed his works since childhood. He expanded his repertoire in 2004 to include emotional poetry and discovered a passion for the stage in 2007. Actively participating in poetry slams and events since 2010, Cheikh furthered his literary skills by joining the 2019 Open Poems at the "Haus für Poesie." In 2020, he ventured into music, releasing his first rap song "Gedanken" and later his French hip-hop track "La nature" under his stage name, Choaco. Cheikh's unique style, blending self-created beats and melodies, can be enjoyed on SoundCloud and live performances.

imvnyel's journey is not just about making music; it's about making a difference. From humble beginnings to becoming a notable live performer and jam session host, imvnyel, also known as The Vibe King, has overcome numerous challenges to solidify his presence in Berlin's live music scene and beyond.