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The award-winning Motéma label, which turned 20 in 2023, specializes in culturally trenchant jazz, world and soul, is Respected internationally as an ‘art-first’ tastemaker, Motéma’s diverse catalog spans genres, cultures, and generations and has received GRAMMY ® recognition for 24 albums in jazz, Latin-jazz, reggae and R&B. Founded and led by label president and recording artist Jana Herzen, it was Motéma that first brought jazz/soul superstar Gregory Porter to international acclaim. The label is also noted for launching international careers for jazz piano star Joey Alexander, modern soul singer Deva Mahal and Cuban music innovator Pedrito Martinez, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin among others. In the catalog: Randy Weston, Geri Allen, Melissa Aldana, Jihye Lee, David Murray, Monty Alexander, Charnett Moffett, Mark Guiliana, Donny McCaslin, Rene Marie, Ginger Baker... “One of the most important label to plant its flag in the 21st Century." – All About Jazz

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