Brown Arts

Cypher Academy

July 10-12, 2024
WORKSHOP | ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

About Cypher Academy

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The Pro“fresh”ional Development day camp invites local artists to join facilitated gatherings on topics relevant to their professional futures, including discussions on music business, supporting artist mental health, activating studio spaces, and technical focus, among others.  Facilitators include Chachi Carvalho, Edgar “Vertygo” Cruz, Jason Almeida aka WHERE’S NASTY, and Swurl.

Meet The Participants

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Chachi Carvalho is a multi-talented artist, educator, coach, and activist who comes from a long line of musicians and singers. He is a native born and raised Rhode Islander with roots that stem from the island of Cabo Verde. Throughout his career he has won acclaim from Vibe Magazine in its round up of the best MC’s state to state, and he was a two-time winner of the Wild Out Wednesday competition on BET’s 106 & Park. He is locally recognized for community advocacy, education and youth empowerment. He is the co-owner of Beat Box Studio, founder and artistic director of the Culture Shock Music Festival - a staple in the local music scene and hub for creative expression in Rhode Island, and a loving husband and father. During the day he serves as the first Chief Equity Officer for the city of Pawtucket.
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Aiming to authentically enlighten her listeners, music has been Eva Davenport’s heart & sole purpose since birth. Inspired by powerful songstresses Etta James, Beyonce, India Arie, Erykah Badu & SZA {to name a small few}. Eva asked for voice lessons her 8th birthday, and continues studying today at 22. Now as a professional singer, she’s performed with 13 different music groups in over 300 shows across New England! Officially starting her career as a solo artist/songwriter/performer in 2017, and making herself known for poetically infusing R&B, Hip-Hop & Pop with classic Soul & Blues. Check her newest single & music video "BANG BANG" here & on all social media sites!