Introverted Funk
July 27th 2019
Photos by Alba Castro and Jonathan Perez aka Miel y Fuego Photography
On Saturday July 27th, these cats played some seductively smooth and funky jams at the SELA Arts Fest! It was a community event organized by creative people in the community featuring local art, music, food, vendors and other performances for the people in South East LA. I was a part of the group who helped organize the event in it's second year and it was a pleasure to see the neighborhood come out and enjoy such a cultural event, something that doesn't happen too often in South Gate.
Introverted Funk was a band I've been wanting to see for a while as I remember one of their members (PB) previous projects being a hip-hop based group called Ambiguous Culture and I really dug their sound. I also really admired the lead singer, Veronicas creative collage work. After seeing a video of them performing live on a friends Instagram page, I was ready to dance! They have a groovy rhythm section blended in with keys and synths topped with voice box effects and sensuous lyrics. Aside from playing jams to get down to and some funky covers, they also have moments when they let the music chill and mellow things out. Vero's lyrics carry a sweet sense of lust and desire while also inviting a sense of affection showing just how expressive sensuality can be. PB slays it on the guitar whenever the jams kick back in and hearing the band keep the foundation down was a kiss to my dancing feet!
They only got to play a short set but to be able to catch them simmer out some summer vibes was a sunlit treat. I had a few art pieces I was exhibiting few pieces at the events art gallery and my girlfriend co-vending with her creative partner as Dopeminas while also taking a few other photos around the event. Needless to say we were pretty busy but to know that people had a chance to get together and celebrate arts and culture with the different performances through out the day is a genuine pleasure. Here's to even more art, music, and culture around the world!
Introverted Funk
https://www.introvertedfunk.com/
Sela Arts Festival
https://www.instagram.com/selaartsfest/
On Saturday July 27th, these cats played some seductively smooth and funky jams at the SELA Arts Fest! It was a community event organized by creative people in the community featuring local art, music, food, vendors and other performances for the people in South East LA. I was a part of the group who helped organize the event in it's second year and it was a pleasure to see the neighborhood come out and enjoy such a cultural event, something that doesn't happen too often in South Gate.
Introverted Funk was a band I've been wanting to see for a while as I remember one of their members (PB) previous projects being a hip-hop based group called Ambiguous Culture and I really dug their sound. I also really admired the lead singer, Veronicas creative collage work. After seeing a video of them performing live on a friends Instagram page, I was ready to dance! They have a groovy rhythm section blended in with keys and synths topped with voice box effects and sensuous lyrics. Aside from playing jams to get down to and some funky covers, they also have moments when they let the music chill and mellow things out. Vero's lyrics carry a sweet sense of lust and desire while also inviting a sense of affection showing just how expressive sensuality can be. PB slays it on the guitar whenever the jams kick back in and hearing the band keep the foundation down was a kiss to my dancing feet!
They only got to play a short set but to be able to catch them simmer out some summer vibes was a sunlit treat. I had a few art pieces I was exhibiting few pieces at the events art gallery and my girlfriend co-vending with her creative partner as Dopeminas while also taking a few other photos around the event. Needless to say we were pretty busy but to know that people had a chance to get together and celebrate arts and culture with the different performances through out the day is a genuine pleasure. Here's to even more art, music, and culture around the world!
Introverted Funk
https://www.introvertedfunk.com/
Sela Arts Festival
https://www.instagram.com/selaartsfest/