PERFORMERS

Performer bios below.

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KR3TURE

Heart Beats

Eclectic, eccentric, and fun are some words that describe KR3TURE (“Creature”), a multi-instrumentalist & producer from the mountains of Santa Cruz, CA. By blending live instruments with deep bass, KR3TURE makes powerful & emotive music that is positive, gritty, and heartfelt. He creates his own signature sound of soulful and sublime bass music, making bodies move & spirits lift. His live performances are full of energy and excitement as he improvises on guitar and sax, often getting down to dance with the audience.

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Sass N Harmony

Soul Folk

The music of Sass N Harmony is imbued with mischief, minimalism & magic. With lyrics immersed in archetypes & folk-tales their vocals fly together at times angelic & feathery and other times cackling & edgy, full of tension & resolve, rhythm & playfulness. Featuring Heather Normandale (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Bass), Maisha Lani (Guitar, Bass) and Carolyn Herlehy (Vocals, Percussion).

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honey of the heart

Justin Ancheta
& Maren Metke

Justin Ancheta and Maren Metke have musical nectar flowing through their veins. Honey of the Heart is an ambrosial mix of musical interpretations influenced by folk, soul, roots, and world/flamenco styles. Many of their songs come forth like ancient incantations, casting angelic spells on all in their path. Honey of the Heart weaves soaring harmonies and hypnotic polyrhythms into an alchemical semblance of groove intended for dancing, rejoicing, and blissful recalibration.

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aguamayyim

Heart Beats

AguaMayyim is a collaborative music project between Rose and Franky Garcia, born out of their deep love and mutual passion for the healing power of sound. Together they DJ, lead breath work and sound healing gatherings, and produce EDM & ecstatic dance events in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Cello Joe

Heart Beats

CelloJoe is a producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist who weaves global grooves with vibrant beats for an electrifying dancefloor vibe. His sets combine world music, live instrumentation, and soulful rhythms to create a unique and immersive sound experience. With his innovative fusion of styles, CelloJoe brings cultures together through the universal language of music.

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Zhenya Rock

Balkan Laikas

Zhenya Rock is not just another name in the music industry; he’s a phenomenon. With over three decades of experience, Zhenya has carved out a unique niche by fusing Romani (Gypsy) and Balkan folk traditions with rock and jazz elements. This unparalleled blend has not only set new benchmarks in guitar music but has also made him one of the most sought-after live performers of his generation. Zhenya’s music is like a cultural melting pot. He takes the soul of Romani and Balkan folk music, adds the edgy vibes of rock, and throws in the freedom of jazz. It’s more than just tunes; it’s a statement about how music can bring worlds together.

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BrightSide Blue

Lindsay Bellows
& Ananda Vaughan

Lindsay Bellows and Ananda Vaughan are perfect complements: Lindsay’s soulful voice soars over Ananda’s rich musical landscapes. Blending groove and melody, their songs move from solitude to connection, despair to hope, and the mundane to the mystical. As storytellers and songhealers, they create a magical space where anything is possible. Live looping builds intricate harmonies and layered compositions, weaving bluesy rock with ethereal soundscapes—powerful medicine for the moment.

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MIZUHO SATO

Flamenco Dance

Award-winning Flamenco Artist Mizuho Sato was born in Iwate, Japan and started classical ballet at the age of three. She later developed a love for flamenco, the art form from Andalucía, Spain. Focusing on flamenco’s intricate and complex rhythms, she will play live percussion, showcase her “taconeo” (footwork) talents, and move with the fluidity of upper body expression using “braceo” (arm movements) and “floreo” (hand movements).

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oshan anand

Open Heart Poetry

A lifelong poet and mystic, oshan hosted a weekly poetry night for 3 years at his San Francisco teahouse Om Shan Tea. Later, while serving a 7½ year prison sentence for psychedelics, Oshan designed a course on Mysticism Through Poetry, which he taught 6 times to more than one hundred inmates. Oshan will share mystical poetry to awaken the heart.
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GIANT PUPPETS SAVE THE WORLD

 
Awe-inspiring symbolic spectacle performance art featuring larger than life props, puppets, stilt walkers, bubbles and more, directed by giant puppet maven, Toni “Tone” Mikulka-Chang.

ART JOY


Art Joy creates community, transformational experiences, and healing through the power of art. From immersive theater and giant puppets to painting and pottery workshops, Art Joy offers creative opportunities that inspire connection, joy, and personal growth. Rooted in the belief that art can transform lives and unite communities, Art Joy’s offerings are designed to spark creativity, foster collaboration, and celebrate self-expression.