Overview
Featuring Martin Howth, Big MAF, James “Teddy” DeWalt, Jr., Nathalia, Michael Matt, Rosario Drago and Kelsey Givens.
You’re invited to NJPAC’s virtual open mic! Every week, we’re spotlighting up-and-coming talent from all over New Jersey via Facebook Live. On June 10, tune in to watch our next set of homegrown stars:
- Martin Howth is the project of jazz vocalist Audra Mariel, featuring meditative music with catchy hooks and thoughtful lyrics, looped live as you listen.
- Big MAF is a rapper with a reggae flow. He’s a former member of Culture Posse and appeared on the Fugees’ The Score as well as Showtime at the Apollo.
- James “Teddy” DeWalt, Jr. is an R&B vocalist with an old soul, influenced by artists like Luther Vandross, Will Downing and Avery Wilson.
- Nathalia is a young singer and guitarist from Linden, NJ. She has been a public speaker with the New Jersey Orators since the age of eight.
- Michael Matt is a singer and guitarist who is making the journey from performing alone in his basement to taking the stage live at Jersey Fresh.
- Rosario Drago is a singer who performs catchy, feel-good dance music across Italian, American and Latin styles.
- Kelsey Givens is a singer and actress originally from West Orange, NJ. She has performed in theater and film in New York.