Lineup and format may be subject to change.

Our #PeopleSpeakSundays curator takeover will launch with special guest curator VP Records, an independent reggae, dancehall and soca record label based in Queens.  This special collaboration will feature a beats workshop and a dub yoga session live on the SummerStage Instagram channel.

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SHAMS THE PRODUCER
Without a doubt, Richard Browne has music in his DNA. Being born into a family that has seen his father, uncles, twin brother and cousins all being involved in music at various levels, it's no wonder, therefore, that his chosen path in life has been heavily influenced by all things musical. Formerly going by the moniker ‘Shams’, Browne has since had an epiphany and in that moment he knew that his official name should be 'Shams The Producer'. Ironically, however, it is through this defining of himself, that Shams the Producer has been able to truly explore his creativity at all levels.

Shams The Producer’s musical journey has seen him touring with artistes including T.O.K., Sean Paul, Shaggy, Anthony B, Freddie McGregor, Courney John and the Courtney John Project, which involved a musical fusion of Dancehall, Dubstep and EDM. His list of credits is impressive and shows him actively contributing to the development of the music through other producers/labels including the Wanted Riddim, produced by Bobby Konders’ Massive B label; the Show Off Riddim – TJ Records; Daseca Productions and Frenchie (UK) MaximumSound. Browne also has musician credits on five of the tracks on Queen Ifrica’s 2017 album, “Climb”.

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A certified yoga instructor trained in Kemetic, Ashtanga and Iyengar methods, Jah9 has been known to compel her audiences during her live set to pause, breathe deeply and feel empowered. Jah9 also curates an organic rhythm-based yoga experience she calls Yoga on Dub. Recently, she launched a mini series on YouTube called Yoga On Dub TV to further engage her fan base and Yoga lovers worldwide.
Jah9 is rooted in her African heritage and driven to serve. In 2015, while on tour in Italy and Malta she was intent on engaging with African refugees, sharing with them insight on the new environment they would face, natural wellness as well as yoga/breathing as healing therapy.