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SUMMARY:Rob Murat Album Release Party
DESCRIPTION:\nSoul music is back! It’s almost impossible to deny tha
	t there’s an ongoing resurrection of the genre made popular by pione
	ers such as Marvin Gaye\, Al Green\, Donny Hathaway\, Stevie Wonder an
	d numerous others. After a lack-luster hiatus\, R&B and Soul is refres
	hing again… It’s special again... And it definitely feels good aga
	in. Among the pack of souldiers leading this recent upsurge is native 
	New Yorker\, Rob Murat. The Queens-born Ivy-League graduate emerges as
	 a leader within the resurgence with intense vocals\, creative songwri
	ting\, and contagious production that holds music-lovers captive.\n\nS
	inger\, songwriter\, producer\, and grandson of an international music
	 notable\; Rob has been surrounded by music ever since birth. With a c
	hildhood immersed in a wide array of musical influences\, from hip hop
	\, pop\, and R&B to Caribbean\, jazz and even classical\, Rob develope
	d a vigorous passion for music relatively early in life. His musical u
	pbringing coupled with his experiences as a trumpet soloist\, self-tau
	ght pianist\, impressive composer and vocal arranger has translated in
	to the making of a true artist. Listening to Rob Murat’s music is li
	ke traveling back to the future. The freshness of his sound is reminis
	cent of the icons that paved the way before him\, yet it pushes forwar
	d with a unique flavor that hints at something never quite heard befor
	e. His passionate performances demand your undivided attention upon de
	livery. Sold out crowds at New York’s Joe’s Pub\, The Village Unde
	rground\, and L.Q.\, and Philadelphia’s World Live Café among other
	s have all experienced Rob’s captivating execution firsthand. His so
	und and style lay a foundation that often flirt with rich tones and li
	ve instrumentation\, yet at the same time display hip hop sensibilitie
	s that peak the interest of the urban listener. His songs deal with a 
	range of matters from the heart and mind with a strong presence of voc
	al textures that serve as pure audio therapy for the soul. Seldom have
	 love and hate\, joy and pain\, even tears and laughter been bound so 
	tightly together in such a mesmerizing set.\n\nRob’s recent accolade
	s include collaborations with Grammy Award winning\, G.O.O.D. Music pr
	oducer\, Devo Springsteen (Kanye West\, John Legend)\, and Hip Hop gro
	up\, Kidz in the Hall\; appearances on FOX and BET J TV broadcasts\, a
	nd the Lennon Award in the R&B category of the prestigious John Lennon
	 Songwriting Contest\; music placements on a nationwide Verizon Wirele
	ss radio ad\, and on ESPN and TV One original series. His upcoming rec
	ording project\, So Much to Say\, boasts collaborations with emcee/sin
	ger\, Amanda Diva (Def Poetry Jam\, Sirius Radio\, MTV2)\, J. Ivy (Def
	 Poetry Jam\, Kanye West’s College Dropout)\, and rising Hip Hop art
	ist\, Blitz the Ambassador .\n\nYes… Soul music is back! And if Rob 
	Murat has his way\, it is here to stay...
LOCATION:Solomon's Porch Cafe @ 307 Stuyvesant Avenue and Halsey Stree
	t, Brooklyn, New York 1233 United States
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