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About the Program
The Residency and Bloodworks have partnered to discuss the critical need for blood donors through the language of music.
The Residency and Bloodworks have partnered to discuss the critical need for blood donors through the language of music.
Bloodworks supports over 90 hospitals in the Northwest by collecting, testing, and distributing blood, sourced from local donors in regions from Bellingham to Eugene. Utilizing a network of 230,000 donors and volunteers, they manage to collect approximately 900 units of blood daily through 12 donor centers and numerous mobile units that visit various community locations. Their collaborations with local organizations and influencers help maintain a vibrant and healthy community.
LEARN MOREThe Residency provides young artists from low-income families in the Seattle area with opportunities to perform, produce, and advance their careers, while helping them build community networks and develop diverse skill sets. It prepares them for various professional paths and encourages them to make positive community impacts and drive cultural change.
LEARN MOREContact us today to arrange hosting this free program at your school.
In your school gym or auditorium, students are audience to a free, 1-hour live concert featuring Hip Hop, R&B, and spoken word — while learning about the impact they can make through blood donation and community action.
Use these ready-made templates to encourage leaders to book a performance at your school.
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AK is a 19-year-old musician and aspiring producer. With a music background in Jazz and R&B, her sound is a mix of both genres with a hint of soulfulness and contemporary. During AK’s senior year of high school, she was in five music ensembles (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Pierce College Concert Band, Pierce College Hybrid Ensemble, and Vocal Ensemble as the piano accompanist). AK has a diverse background in music as she currently has her own jazz combo called Quarter After Nine, and has worked with The 5th Avenue Theatre, as the music director/piano accompanist for the Rising Star Project 2022. As a former student of The Residency in Seattle, AK was able to enhance her skills in music production and gain knowledge in the music business world, under the direction of highly acclaimed teaching artists. Not only does AK produce beats, but she also writes compositions. She has composed a piece, called “Zenith of Spring“ for a flute quartet, which you can find on her YouTube channel (@VIBINWITHAK). She also recently composed a jazz ballad titled “La Lune Noire” which will be published soon on her website (aydriank.com). AK’s ultimate goal is to become diverse in music. She wants to be able to produce beats, compose for ensembles, play in ensembles, and become a studio and touring musician. AK’s ambitious and determined attitude is what helps her thrive in the music field.
Flourish gives you a range and variety of genres which makes their voice unique and smooth like butter. Their music stems from life and hardships and turning them into wins. Flourish’s soulful sound reminds you of Aretha Franklin, Sam Smith, and Prince, but a lyricism like Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. Flourish takes hip-hop, R&B, neo soul, and rock to creatively blend a majestic sound.
“I want to be a positive inspiration. I’m here for it. My music is filled with words of encouragement and that is part of Bloodworks’ call to save lives.” -Flourish
Isaiah Banks is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter. “I love to create music to grow my emotional intelligence, by getting my feelings out and learning from them. I grew up singing in church and participating in musical theatre. Today I hope you enjoy what I’ve created!”
KPX is a Breakout Luminary Artist from Tacoma who joined The Residency in 2019 and has participated in The Residency Summer Intensive every year since. KPX is an artist that has a sound like no other. KPX’s name is broken into 3 parts: K is for King. He believes that everyone was born into royalty; P is for Pin but also “Pen” for penmanship as a poet and a writer; and X is for distinctiveness and his power of being unique. KPX has a love and a passion for music, much driven by the passing of his brother years ago who loved rap.
Born in Toledo, OH, raised in South Seattle, Maia has been involved in her community since an early age. She has participated in programs with Powerful Voices, Y-WE, Youth Speaks, and The Residency and is currently enrolled at Seattle Pacific University for apparel design. She finds fulfillment through productivity with her passion for spoken word, music, and activism, while simultaneously being able to connect and meet creative individuals sharing similar visions and goals. From her podcast, The Grey Area, to the pop-up Open Mic Nites, and her plethora of files of unreleased music, Maia continues to make noise in our quiet home, Seattle, and aspires to only go further.
NËSTRÄ, born Eliyas Abdulkadir to East African immigrants in Minnesota, is an American artist based in Seattle. The moniker NËSTRÄ derives from the Spartan Queen Clytemnestra of Greek legend – chosen to embody the duality of masculine and feminine energies – while the umlauts above the E and A represent his initials. NËSTRÄ fell in love with music in 5th grade drumline, and began freestyling with his friends at lunch. After participating in The Residency in 2017, NËSTRÄ released his breakout single 11:11, produced by Seattle heavyweights Sango and Está. of Soulection. In 2018 he made the semifinals of MoPop’s SoundOff! Competition. Over the next three years, NËSTRÄ released 3 projects: “QUALITY” explored an electronic sound, “texture.” embraced acoustic tones, and “JIGGY” combined RnB, Rap and Pop Influences into one cohesive vision. At the age of 22, NËSTRÄ has already performed at Seattle’s two most iconic music festivals, Capitol Hill Block Party and Bumbershoot. He also walked in New York Fashion Week 2021 with the MLS and Adidas hosting. Through his lyrics, music, and dance, NËSTRÄ tells his story, reflecting on his life as a first-generation immigrant of East African heritage, as well as dealing with an absentee father. NËSTRÄ plays with a variety of sounds and themes, while never forgetting his roots. We are taken on a trip through struggle, love, anger, happiness, and spirituality. His music is organic, enigmatic and always directly from the heart.
A young lady who makes music to uplift and bring hope to her listeners, PrettyLoyal started out writing poems. She was showcasing her work at school assemblies, protests, and rallies when she was in high school. Then 4 years ago, she took a leap of faith and wrote her first song, fell in love with the process of writing music, and she now has an ep and 2 singles out on all platforms. PrettyLoyal’s goal is to utilize music to spread a message of love and endurance to her listeners, as well as express her deepest emotions in hope that others can relate and resonate with her.
Rose’ Prosecco, a powerful vocalist and voice, has traveled with and represented The Residency in spectacular ways. A Residency Alumni from the 2018 cohort, Rosé is an endowed hip-hop /R&B vocalist, producer and lyricist, captivating listeners through lush poetic flows and smooth sultry vocals. Born in Seattle with a mixed upbringing of the bustling PNW and the provincial countryside of North Carolina, Prosecco draws her inspiration of sound from a variety of artists in the R&B, gospel and West Coast hip-hop scene. Rosé is an independent DIY artist creating artwork, writing, recording, producing, and self-directing music videos. Media has called her, “Positively melanating to the soul”.
A lyrical maestro hailing from the vibrant city of Seattle, SANTII breathes life into rap music. His artistry transcends mere beats and rhymes, weaving a tapestry of meaningful narratives that resonate with the human experience. SANTII’s sonic creations are a fusion of raw authenticity and infectious energy, offering listeners a genuine connection to the spectrum of emotions. In a world hungry for substance, his music becomes a catalyst, transmuting the collective energy into a more positive force. Brace yourself for a real, heartfelt journey that promises to reshape your perception of the world through the power of sound.
Music. Most love it, few understand it. And even fewer speak it. Savvy Rae is a lyricist. Her words can pick apart a scene and tell a story from an image. She also creates images. Images in the minds of any that stop to listen. Any that care to hear. She takes her pain, her joy, her life, and throws it on a life’s canvas unapologetically, for all to see. Seeing her on stage is not a performance, it’s an experience. Her dream is not to be a celebrity. Her dream is to have the perspectives of the people who witness her, changed; seeing the world with new, innocently accepting, more inclusive vision. Because nothing in this world is one sided, or one dimensional. Especially not music.
Tah-Jae is the 2020 recipient of the Marcus Trufant & Safeway Leadership Acknowledgement Award. From the 2019 Residency cohort, Tah-Jae, aka TahJae Shante, is an aspiring artist who loves serving the Southend and Central Area communities where she grew up. She uses her voice to inspire, encourage and motivate the people who have inspired, encouraged and motivated her to believe in herself and her skills. Tah-Jae’s goal in life is to fulfill her purpose on this earth through words, art, music and energy by inspiring others to break from their shell and give them a sense of belonging. Her work off the stage includes volunteering with Progress Pushers, a nonprofit that guides, educates and empowers youth most impacted by societal systems – believing that by connecting them to mentors, needed skills and opportunities, youth can thrive in their own image of greatness.
“We go around to schools and promote blood donation in a way that will catch the youth’s ears. The Residency is the entertainment piece and Bloodworks is the informational piece. We genuinely vibe together, that’s the goal. “ -Tah-Jae
Born and raised in South Seattle, Tazz Enrico has been performing in music since the tender age of five years old initially as a dancer. As he got older, he started rapping and writing music in varying genres like R&B, Funk, and Hip Hop. Joining programs such as The Residency and More Music @ The Moore, he aspires to be one of the most significant names to come from Washington with his moniker, “The Seattle Native.”
From the vibrant streets of Houston, Texas, to the creative hub of Seattle, Washington, Jaicee is an upcoming artist who strives like no other with a passion of songwriting, rapping and creative directing. Thee Ms Jaicee is a multi-talented force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
“We’re doing something amazing in trying to get more people to donate blood. I love doing these shows. The youth get excited for it and makes them feel like they’re part of a community.” -Jaicee
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Music moves us. Blood bonds us. We all have it in us to create community and save lives. The facts below dispel the myths.
Most people who are in good health, at least 18 years old, and weigh at least 110lbs can donate.
Live that teenage dream: you can donate in WA at 16 with a parent’s permission. And in Oregon, no permission form needed.
Don’t worry—low iron is usually temporary, and you’ll likely be able to donate again soon. On an average day, about one-in-ten donors is deferred because of a low iron level. Learn more.
You can’t manufacture talent and you can’t manufacture blood: there’s no substitute.
This is #1 on the “Why People Don’t Donate” charts. It takes less than 10 minutes for the actual donation: about the length of 3 great songs.
There’s a reason why nobody writes songs about blood donation. Love hurts. Blood donation is barely a pinch.
Iron is the heavy metal of blood donation. As long as you get enough iron in your vegan/vegetarian diet, you can donate. So veg out and rock on!
Cannabis users can donate—but like waiting for the beat to drop, you need to save it for after your appointment.
It takes just four chords to write a hit song and only one hour to give blood. The actual donation takes less than 10 minutes. Simple. Beautiful.
Bet. One out of every four Americans will require a blood transfusion in their lifetime. Without your blood donation, a quartet could become a trio.
You can donate every 56 days. Get into a rhythm.
Like music genres, every blood type is unique. Each is important for a healthy supply. We’ll tell you your blood type when you donate.
We’re jealous! Most popular travel destinations won’t impact your ability to give blood, and our clinical specialists can set the record straight.
If your diabetes is under control, on or off medication, you can donate if you meet all other eligibility guidelines.
Come donate. The FDA’s policy has finally changed and that’s music to our ears.
Tattoos have become mainstream, and most won’t impact your bloodstream. If your body art was done in a licensed shop locally or in one of 40 other approved states, there’s no wait to donate. For everything else, it’s three months.
If you can’t give blood for local patients, you can probably donate for research. It’s like buying a record instead of seeing a live show: your contribution could help over and over again.
Musician Marshall Hugh, lead singer of the Marshall Law Band, gives us a tour of what it’s like to donate blood at Bloodworks NW.
Each performance explores the critical need for blood, addresses cultural and fear-based hesitancies, and provides a tangible way for students to act on their newfound awareness.
Contact us today to arrange hosting this free program at your school.
Use these ready-made templates to encourage leaders to book a performance at your school.