Zoo Labs Presents: Resonate – Beyond the Sound
A live music funding series that explores how Zoo Labs artists transform sound into purpose. Tune in and resonate with us as one “Uni-Verse,” where individual talent becomes a symphonic movement, uniting artists and audiences in a shared mission: building a thriving creative community where every note contributes to an impactful narrative.
This fundraising effort is crucial to the future of Zoo Labs. Your support helps sustain programs and empowers our creative community with a unique approach to artist workforce development. Every ticket purchased and donation made builds toward a connected Uni-Verse, where everyone resonates together.
This series is a vital fundraising effort for Zoo Labs, allowing us to sustain and expand our unique artist workforce development programs. Since launching the annual Zoo Labs FUND in partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation, we’ve awarded $910,000 in unrestricted grants to 53 BIPOC-led music teams across the Bay Area. Together, we’re building a connected Uni-Verse where every note resonates.
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Why Your Support Matters
Attending a Resonate event immerses you in the Zoo Labs culture and gives you a firsthand experience of our mission. Each performance resonates with purpose, passion, and the transformative power of music. By attending, you’re not just buying a ticket—you’re joining a movement.
Zoo Labs relies on supporters like you to sustain programs, provide essential resources, and create more opportunities for our community of BIPOC artists. Your donation empowers emerging talent and builds a creative legacy for the future.
Artists Transforming Sound Into Purpose
Each artist in the Resonate series brings a unique sound and story, creating a diverse musical experience that resonates deeply within our community. From sonic healing sessions to cutting-edge performances, these artists are pioneers, and your support is crucial to their growth.
Every dollar raised helps fund our programs that support BIPOC musicians with unrestricted funding, entrepreneurial training, and access to a thriving creative community.
Events
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Winter Solstice Sonic Healing with Destiny Muhammad, Harpist from the Hood
Destiny Muhammad is a harpist, composer, and 2023 Zoo Labs FUND Grantee. Her unique genre, “Celtic to Coltrane,” is cool and eclectic with a feel of Jazz and storytelling to round out the sonic experience. Destiny is a newly elected Governor of The Recording Academy, an ASCAP Songwriter Awardee, and a California Arts Council Legacy Fellow.
Your Support in Action
$50 — Provides an artist with access professional development training
$500 — Supports an artist’s performance at a Zoo Labs event
$100 — Contributes to a workshop instructor fee
$1,000 — Funds a full mentorship program
$5,000 — Fully funds a $5,000 “Seed Funding” artist grant!
This grant was life-changing, and allowed me to elevate my decades-long work to a new level. I am fortunate to be surrounded by artists of many different talents, and this grant allowed me to fairly pay those artists.
René y Familia
2021 Zoo Labs FUND Grantees
Zoo Labs has permanently changed our way of thinking. We stopped focusing on opportunities unavailable to us, and started pursuing opportunities available only to us - and the whole world opened up!
Psychic Eye Records
2022 Zoo Labs FUND Grantees
The grant is incredible. We appreciate CCI and Zoo Labs being with us every step of the way. More than just the funds, we are incredibly grateful for the mentorship and guidance we are getting from you.
House of Gongs
2023 Zoo Labs FUND Grantees
