![]() ![]() Affectionately known as the PeacePastor, she is the mastermind behind the Peace People’s Movement, which seeks to bring people together using hip-hop, healing, and wholeness as instruments of activation. With this unique proposition, YaNi has built a brand that is steeped in community, compassion, creativity, and collaboration. Iyana “ YaNi” Davis, is helping a broad range of humans across the globe to not only tap into their innate greatness, which is what most coaches’ chant, but to unleash their sacred creative savvy. In her sought-after role as an internationally recognized Performance Artist and Creative Flow Strategist, Rev. Wayne and his wife Kelly have two little girls, and a great Pyrenees named Bruce… and a cat that he still can’t seem to figure out. In 2021, Wayne released his book “Braving- the Art of pursuing what makes you come alive.” Wayne believes what makes us truly come alive is walking with Christ in His plans and purposes for our lives. Wayne’s degree was in Visual Art, and in the last few years, his works have appeared in art shows across the west… Including Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico and Texas. These days, Wayne splits his time between leading worship at Grace Fellowship Church in Katy, Tx. Wayne will tell you that some of his favorite events were ones that had 12 kids in attendance. Wayne has been featured at events like Resurrection with over 12,000 students, Student Life Camps, Youth15 National Event, and many more. He shares his heart through music and speaking, often with his band, often solo. For the next 16 years, God allowed Wayne to travel and share his message and music at roughly 180-200 dates per year, all over the US and abroad. Check out a few photos from last night below and get ready for the Grammys.Wayne Kerr started in full-time music ministry in 1995. I may get the chance to see Questlove on Saturday afternoon when he offers up “Breaks for Kids” to families which features his “hand selected spinning of classic records… as well as special performances, arts and crafts, photo booths and delicious treats sure to bring out the kid in everyone.” It sounds like another unique pre-Grammy opportunity. Talib Kweli and Dave Chappelle apparently hit the stage for a wild finale… Let that be a warning to anyone going to see the full Roots crew playing tonight or tomorrow though. There were two special guests I missed though because I left after the August Greene set (it was late!). August Greene was technically set to make their live debut at the Highline Ballroom tonight but I guess they wanted to get in a warm-up gig before. It was less surprising (but no less exciting) to see Common take the stage along with his August Greene bandmates, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins. I wasn’t that interested in the gospel-funk of the Origin Band (but the band had a good grove) but I was excited to at have the opportunity to hear the legendary Kirk Franklin perform with the Roots (Black Thought had just met him that day at NBC, he said). There were opening sets and performances from Victory Boyd and others before the core Roots crew took the stage. ![]() So I hustled out after the National wrapped up and made it to Gramercy a tremendous show. Meanwhile, I knew the Roots would be on late and that there would be guests aplenty. A couple of videos from the show are below. The lead singer, Matt Berninger was in fine form, with good humor and his trademark energy, including one dash through the crowd, grabbing phones and taking pics. And they didn’t disappoint with a 20-plus song set that stormed on for two hours. The National can’t be considered an opener for the Roots in any regard. On Thursday January 25 (and into the 26th), I found myself going from an excellent show from the National at Irving up 10 blocks or so to see the Roots. Citi Sound Vault shows at Irving Plaza require tickets but their shows at Gramercy Theatre with The Roots (four nightly performances and four day conversations) can be attended with just a like wile. Vincent, Mom + Pop’s anti-Grammy show with Hinds and Sunflower Bean and Billboard’s Industry Nights with Cloves, Grace Weber and more. As noted before, the lead up to the Grammys in New York City has offered a wealth of shows from major and lesser known acts, including St.
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