The entertainment acts for the MAUVSA Advance Conference have been announced! MAUVSA is truly privileged to have such talented and accomplished performers entertain us during the Advance Conference Gala on Saturday, January 28th. Special thanks to Christian Oh and Kollaboration DC for sharing several acts with our organization. Our attendees will truly appreciate the Gala experience.

Having opened for legendary artists such as Erykah Badu, Minh is the rising star to watch – an unlikely yet unstoppable voice emerging in urban music. What, perhaps, sets him apart is his uncanny ability to appeal to the masses, crossing over genre, generational, and ethnic boundaries. As a prolific singer, songwriter, and producer, Minh’s eclectic catalog of music reflects an ever-evolving experiment with sounds and styles, fusing them with his pop sensibility and soulful delivery. Having released 4 independent albums and steadily winning the hearts of music fans and industry insiders alike, he is demonstrating an authentic artistry, curiosity, and staying power that is a welcomed contrast to today’s gimmicky musical landscape. Visit www.reachminh.com for more information

Vincent is an aspiring an acoustic vocalist whom recently graduated from George Mason University. During his college career, he traveled throughout the United States performing at major events such as Featured Acoustic Playlist in California, Shirt the Kids New Jersey, Makinig at GMU and NJ, and many more. Vincent is an active philanthropist in the Filipino-American community whom continues to follow his passion in music today while inspiring youth to be involved with nonprofit organizations. Check out his originals and acoustic covers at youtube.com/VincentLacsamana and follow him on Twitter.

Unlike your typical love songwriter, Amanda Lee’s songs are introspective, filled w/ simple yet poignant lyrics about the inner struggle & human condition. Her voice will capture your ears, her songs will provoke your emotions, and her melodies will stick with you long after you’ve heard her song. Amanda released her debut EP album in April of 2011. She coproduced the album alongside her bandmate/bass player, Posido Vega and her engineer on the record, Kevin Gutierrez. It is available on iTunes or through her website, www.amandaleemusic.com where you can stay connected with her through Twitter, Youtube, or Facebook.

Rooftop Pursuit, an evolution from the Phil Good Band, began its journey in July of 2010. Phil Good (singer/songwriter) together with Jason Lee (drummer) and Paul Lee (guitar) decided to start fresh in the DC area and introduce a unique style of R&B/Soul music infused with modern pop/rock. In only a short time since Rooftop Pursuit’s existence, they have had the opportunity to perform all over the nation including the famous Arlene’s
Grocery and The Irving Plaza in New York City, The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and the home of the New York Mets, CitiField in Queens, NY. Currently, Rooftop Pursuit resides in Washington, DC. With two new music videos in the works (“All I Need” MV will be released on Valentine’s Day 2012), the band is busy preparing for a new EP. Visit www.rooftoppursuit.com for more information.

Lumi is a native Washingtonian and the youngest of three of Filipino immigrants. With over 15 years of experience, she is an accomplished singer, self-taught guitarist and SESAC songwriter. Lumi is currently a lead vocalist with The Renowned Urban Nation H.I.P. –H.O.P. Choir and a former member of the all female vocal group No Illusion. Although Lumi can be seen performing locally at major venues, she has also performed for the U. S. Troops with the USO Bob Hope’s Christmas Holiday Tour of Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. Lumi has performed before President Obama, Bill Clinton and at the Pentagon. She began her singing and dance career at an early age with her church choir and received formal dance lessons. She has trained and danced with DC-based hip-hop dance companies – GLOW, Urban Moves and Culture Shock. Lumi is currently in the studio working on her debut project and is in process of planning for future promotional performances. She is rapidly generating quite a buzz in the entertainment industry. Lumi is managed by The Payton Group, Inc. of Washington, DC.