YONAS MEDIA @ APAP 2026

Please join us at one of our showcases detailed below.

2026 APAP SHOWCASE


Celebrate Our Folk  

Saturday, January 11th (2:00-7PM) & Sunday, January 12th (2-6PM)

Connolly's Irish Pub/Klub 45 (121 W. 45th St)

Yonas Media's 8th annual Celebrate Our Folk (exploring the boundaries of folk and roots music) returns to Connolly's (just 8 blocks down 6th Ave from the Hilton).

Jan 10 features performances by Sterling Hudson (2:00), Xito Lovell (2:30), House of Waters (3:00), Making Movies (3:30), La Lulu (4:00), James Alexander (The Bar-Kays) (4:30), Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez (5:00), The PRVLG (5:30), Sachal Vasandani (6:00), Zeshan B (6:30).

Jan 11 features performances by Ben Callicott (2:00), Pipo Romero (2:30), The PRVLG (3:00), Enrique Chi (ft. special guest Jeremy Kittel) (3:30), Lanita Smith (4:30), Morgan Lett (5:00), Bluff City Soul Collective (5:30), Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez (6:00), Alea (6:30).

UNFIT Global Music Showcase

Thursday, January 8th

DROM (85 Avenue A)

Making Movies performs at midnight.

Yonas Media is honored to collaborate with UNFIT Music and have Making Movies be part of the UNFIT Global Music Showcase.

Live at Nublu - Producer Mondays

Sunday, January 12th (12:20 AM)

NUBLU (151 Loisaida Ave)

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Please take a moment to explore our 2026 ROSTER

My team and I are proud to represent a diverse ROSTER of award-winning artists (full list below).  Recently joining our family are Café Tacvba frontman and seven-time Latin GRAMMY winner Rubén Albarrántwo-time GRAMMY winners Los Texmaniacs, soul/funk icons The Bar-Kays, Singer-songwriter Sachal Vasandani, the Latin GRAMMY nominated Rodríguez Brothers, Memphis duo The PRVLG, and John Forté of Fugees/Refugee Camp All-Stars Fame. 

LATIN

Seven-time Latin GRAMMY winner Rubén Albarrán, known for blending Mexican folklore with modern rock rhythms, will be touring Europe this fall and the US in 2026. Latin GRAMMY nominated Making Movies continues to push the boundaries of American music with a sound Rolling Stone describes as “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussions, delicate organs, and grungy fuzz rock” and will release their next studio album Una Vida this coming spring. Making Movies also presents AMERI’KANA All-Stars – a high-energy show that blends the folkloric with the cutting edge and features a rotating cast of incredible leaders in their respective genres. Two-time GRAMMY winners Los Texmaniacs are the past, present, and future of Conjunto music featuring Max Baca on the bajo sexto and his nephew Josh Baca, who is fast attaining legendary status on the accordion. They were inducted into the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame in 2024 alongside Los Tigres del Norte and will also release a new studio album in 2026. Grammy nominated Afro-Latino duo Los Rakas (the first Urbano group to play Coachella) are touring in support of the release of their latest album La Raka Zaza. La Lulu, a Latin Grammy-winning artist from Cali, Colombia, is a dynamic force blending traditional cumbia with modern sounds, bold storytelling, and genre-defying artistry. Bulla en el Barrio, led by Combo Chimbita founders, brings the essence of traditional Bullerengue music, transporting audiences to the heart of Colombian folk culture. Bulla released their new album VÁMONOS que nos VAMOS earlier this year. Also originally from Colombia, Alea’s performances encompass an entire generation of ethno-futuristic and folkloric music accentuated by buttery vocals, deep-rooted grooves, and uplifting guitar.

JAZZ / CROSSOVER

Trap Jazz, led by Atlanta-born piano prodigy Chris Moten, revolutionizes jazz by blending the rhythms and themes of trap with the melodies of jazz. If this is your first time hearing the words Trap Jazz together, then look no further than the new docu-film by the same name, premiered exclusively on HULU.  Sachal Vasandani is a vocalist and songwriter known for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. His latest album, Best Life Now, was released this spring. GRAMMY nominated for Best Latin Jazz Album, The Rodríguez Brothers captivate audiences worldwide by fusing Afro-Cuban music with the spirit of jazz. Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez is a singer/composer based in Brooklyn of both Jewish and hispanic heritage and is touring in support of her recent album release. She comes from rich traditions of storytelling, and her music is rooted in jazz and soul. GRAMMY winner Rizo uses her trademark blend of songs, stories, performance art, comedy and glamour to captivate audiences worldwide.

FOLK / ROOTS

John Forté is an American recording artist and producer. He is primarily known for being a member of the musical duo Refugee Camp All-Stars, and his production work on the Fugees album The Score. Progressive bluegrass and GRAMMY nominees Kittel & Co., led by violinist Jeremy Kittel, are "thrillingly spontaneous... taking traditional music forward" according to the Times UK. Jeremy Kittel’s orchestral debut Stones River will be released in Feb '26. Max Gomez blends country blues with his unique songwriting style, earning him a spot alongside legends like John Hiatt and Patty Griffin. Poised to lead Americana's next generation, he’s a rising voice in the genre. Max just released his album Memory Mountain in August and is on tour in support of the record. He tours as support for Styx in early 2026.  Marcella Simien, daughter of two-time Grammy award-winning Zydeco luminary Terrance Simien, is wielding the torch of a veritable creole dynasty blending elements of zydeco, soul, and blues. Marcella’s debut solo album, To Bend to the Will of a Dream That’s Being Fulfilled, captures her deeply personal journey. She played every instrument, wrote every lyric, and sang every vocal part herself. “I felt it necessary to have my hand touch every aspect of this collection of music,” she says. Marcella has partnered with longtime friend and collaborator Anne Harris to form an all-female group Magnolias who are currently on tour.  Lanita Smith blends soulful vocals and powerful songwriting, gracing stages from Coachella to Jimmy Kimmel Live and was just featured in Alicia Keys’ new documentary Uncharted.

R&B / GOSPEL

In 2025, The Bar-Kays celebrated their remarkable 60-year journey, recognized as the "founding fathers of funk" by Soul magazine. 2026 will be a big year for the legendary group as they will be touring heavily in support of their new double album (live and studio). The Sensational Barnes Brothers, Memphis-based gospel/soul group, have been captivating audiences at festivals like Rocky Mountain Folks, Sisters Folk, Freshgrass, Telluride Bluegrass, and Merlefest and just completed their first international tour. They will be touring in support of their Live from Telluride album (Spring 26) and 2nd studio album (Fall 26).  Memphis Duo The PRVLG round out the roster and will release their new album in 2026.