Alejandro Perez (a.k.a. A.P./African Personalities) - front man/teacher.
Menkiti Rice on drums/back-up vocals/saxophone.
Reggie Webster on guitar.
Bobby Ramirez on bass.
Darius Frasure on keys/back-up vocals.
Aisha Marshall on flute/back-up vocals.
Capt. Ron Davidson - hand percussion/back-up vocals/mentor.
Although MELODY MEMORY is considered a meta-lyrical fusion of Reggae, Hip-Hop and Funky Soul, their music and message is much more than just the obvious. Their broad appeal musically bridges gaps between younger and older generations.
After performing almost non-stop for the last 2 years in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area at events such as The Dallas City Arts Festival, The 2009 Deep Ellum Arts Festival, and the Grand Opening of the DART Green Line railway station in Dallas' arts district in Deep Ellum, Melody Memory has transformed itself from a standard 7-piece club act to active members of the community. This harmonious blend translates into something much more than just a band and their music. MELODY MEMORY is a movement.
They beautifully transcend the music by being part of the local artists community, and by being actively involved in the development of local "at risk" youth, as well as up and coming poets and wordsmiths. MELODY MEMORY is actively involved with improving public education through creative learning.
Working with non-profit organizations such as Big Thought, Art.Love.Magic, and Creative Solutions, MELODY MEMORY has put itself in a position to further the artistic growth and development of kids all over D/FW using the MELODY MEMORY curriculum. This curriculum, developed by lead vocalist and teacher Alejandro Perez, is best described as a learning process by which a child is taught the recollection of thoughts with sounds, music, and creativity.
MELODY MEMORY performed at the 2008 Kids Expo @ Dallas Market Hall for educators, parents, and kids alike. Songs like “What’s a Letter?” and “Water” are the subjects that are taught, but with a melodic twist. By being musically creative with the lessons the result is a child learning and retaining that information through music.
MELODY MEMORY is also the house band the last 2 years for The DaVerse Lounge. A monthly non-competitive, spoken word poetry open mic event held at The Dallas Theater Center for teens throughout the Dallas Independent School District. The DaVerse Lounge is a visionary initiative designed to promote community and diversity, while exposing a new generation of theatergoers to non-traditional performance forms.
In 2009, MELODY MEMORY was also selected to be the headlining act at the Grand Opening of the new DART Green Line railway station in Downtown Dallas. This 28 mile, $1.8 billion project will connect communities far and wide, bringing public transportation to more people in more places. Songs like “Connectivity” and “C.R.E.A.M.”(Creativity Rules Everything Around Me) musically represent the development occurring in the community, and is precisely the reason MELODY MEMORY was asked to perform at this historical event.
The unique combination of entertaining adults on one hand and teaching children on the other is what makes this band like no other. MELODY MEMORY continues to perform around the D/FW areas and beyond. Although they deviate from the norm, they remain with the same mission; To spread the musical message of peace, love, and creativity.
...peace and light...
NOV. 15th, I'MA HIT UP THE DAVERSE LOUNGE, I GOTTA COME SEE THE FULL LIVE EXPERIENCE. UNTUL THEN, CHECK ME OUT LIVE ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT, CHECK THE POSTER!!!
hey guys! miss hearing yall. we should do another show soon! see yall will be at fred's tonight... i'll be down the street playing at 10 - 11:30pm @ the grotto (517 university). Come on by and hang out after your getdown. i will do my best to come by earlier! much love and respect!
peace fam! whever we get a chance,i would like to hook up a session for melody memory to stop by and bless this net radio show i am a part of! Will talk to you all soon.
I missed last nite was at a bday party at Brooklyns. Not doin anything tonite join us a family & friends nite at caribbean restaurant Exodus Free drinks with $10 buffet special all nite band on the patio 5000 Freeway Fort Worth 8174496459.
8/21 D-town Rap Battle @ T.I. Blvd winner takes all $500 cash and belt. Register now Entry fee $25 due 8/14, only 6 artists per hood. Perform 4 mins. 2145635395
D-Town Rap Battle 8/21 @ TI Blvd Dallas' official & largest after-hours spot. 13416 Floyd Cir. Dal 75243 Doors open @ 830p $5 before 930p Artists Entry Fee $25 due Aug 14. Register or info: 2145635395 Represent your hood in Love & Talent NO VIOLENCE! NAWF, EASTSIDE, SUNNY SOUTH DALLAS, OAK CLIFF, WEST DINO!
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