Vamos Habibi Presents: Saad Lamjarred VS Myke Towers

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Join us for our Vamos Habibi versus concept. Every party will highlight two of your favorite artists from Latin America and the Middle East. As the cross pollination of Arabic and Latin music continues to evolve and grow, we are excited to push the boundaries of both genres while still honoring their unique traditions. Our first party will showcase two global musical juggernauts. Join us for Saad Lamjarred VS Myke Towers! Who will come out on top?

Arabic and Latin often feature syncopated beats, polyrhythms, and complex percussion arrangements that create a vibrant and energetic sound. Both traditions place a strong emphasis on melody, with ornate melodic lines that are often influenced by improvisation. This focus on melody allows for expressive performances and emotional depth that are perfect for dancing to.

Michael Anthony Torres Monge (born January 15, 1994), known professionally as Myke Towers, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. He was recognized as New Artist of the Year by the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2021 and has been nominated at the Latin Grammys.To date, Towers has released 5 studio albums and is co-managed by One World International and S10 Entertainment.

When Towers began his career, he initially posted his songs to SoundCloud, which gained popularity in Puerto Rico. Originally, his stage name was "Mike", but was later stylized to "Myke", joining the letters "Y" and "K", short for the moniker "Young Kingz". His mixtape El Final del Principio (2016) peaked at 12 on Latin Rhythm Albums. The mixtape was produced by the record label G Starr Entertainment and featured singles such as "Dinero en mano", "Déjate ver", "No sabe nada" and "Alternativas".

Saad Lamjarred was born to Bachir Abdou, a Moroccan classical singer, and Nezha Regragui, an actress and comedian.

From an early age, Lamjarred had a special interest in playing the piano, as well as singing as early as the age of four. He often uses his platform to advocate for various social causes, participating in charity events and initiatives.

Lamjarred then went on to study at the Conservatory of Music in Rabat, where he studied music, art theory and dance. He would perform many productions wherein he would collaborate with his father.

Lamjarred moved to the US in 2001 and cites this as one of the main sources of inspiration for his music, crediting the experience for exposing him to western music and having a defining effect on his style and the type of artist he wanted to identify as.

Amr Diab is an Egyptian singer, composer, and actor who is considered one of the most successful and influential musicians in the Arab world. Diab's contributions to Arabic music have earned him various awards and accolades, including multiple World Music Awards and Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist at the World Music Awards. He is often referred to as the "Father of Mediterranean Music" for his role in popularizing the genre internationally.

Vera Cocina & Bar

2002 Fenwick Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

21+

11:30 PM - 3:00 AM

Arrive early to ensure entry, venue has the right to refuse entry if at capacity.

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