The SCALE Fellowship

11/03/2023

Meet 2023 SCALE Fellow, Mani Bahia🌟 Mani Bahia is a multi-disciplinary artist from Pittsburgh, PA. She is a singer/songwriter who also plays bass and has a passion for producing and arranging music. Mani recently released her debut album in October 2022 titled "INFERNO" and has held a mini show run this year. Mani’s goal is to grow a solid fan base for the next few years and develop her artistry.

Follow Mani and listen to her new album anywhere you can stream music (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc.).

Save the date for Nov. 4 to celebrate the cohort and see Mani's 2023 SCALE Showcase performance! 🎤🌟 https://linktr.ee/scalefellowship

11/02/2023

Meet 2023 SCALE Fellow, Addy The Baddy🌟 Addy is a NYC-based, Afro-soul singer/songwriter, community organizer who believes in limitless spaces for Black women. After graduating from Harvard University, Addy began teaching at a local middle school where seeing her student’s worldly social challenges helped her to realize that she needed to make her dreams a reality and to create more space for Black girls in her music.

Follow Addy to support her upcoming performances/projects and listen to her music on Spotify.

Purchase your tickets now to support our SCALE Fellows on Nov. 4 to celebrate the cohort and see Addy's 2023 SCALE Showcase performance! 🎤🌟 https://linktr.ee/scalefellowship

10/31/2023

Meet 2023 SCALE Fellow, Shawna Roxanne🌟 Shawna is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist from Pittsburgh, PA. Shawna is the lead vocalist and keyboardist for the alternative rock band Central Flow. With a background in musical theater performance, Shawna strives to make every performance a storytelling set while simultaneously reframing the look of alternative rock to sold out shows in the city.

Follow Shawna and her band to support their upcoming performances and listen to their music on Spotify.

Purchase your tickets now to support our SCALE Fellows on Nov. 4 to celebrate the cohort and see Shawna's 2023 SCALE Showcase performance 🎤🌟 https://linktr.ee/scalefellowship

10/30/2023

Meet 2023 SCALE Fellow, Erika Denae J🌟 Erika is a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist from Pittsburgh, PA. Erika has a passion for writing and storytelling which has helped guide her throughout her career in the nonprofit world and as an author.

Follow Erika to support her upcoming performances and listen to her music on Spotify.

Join us on Nov. 4 to celebrate the cohort and see Erika's 2023 SCALE Showcase performance 🎤🌟 https://linktr.ee/scalefellowship

10/30/2023

Meet 2023 SCALE Fellow, Anqwenique 🌟Anqwenique is a Pittsburgh-based singer and composer. From a young age, Anqwenique was raised in a very musically rich environment. This helped her build a strong foundation of formal training and passion to pursue it professionally.

Originally wanting to follow her passion for Opera, Anqwenique discovered she has a natural connection to jazz, soul, gospel, and R&B. Anqwenique breaks the rules of tradition by fusing her classical training with all pieces of music representing the Black experience to collaborate across genres and disciplines.

Follow Anqwenique to support her upcoming performances and projects.

Purchase your tickets now to join us on Nov. 4th to celebrate the cohort and see Anqwenique's 2023 SCALE Showcase performance! 🎤🌟 https://linktr.ee/scalefellowship

10/28/2023

Meet 2023 SCALE Fellow, Anyah Nancy🌟 Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Anyah is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist who is new to the performance space.

Since 2022, Anyah has performed at the Three Rivers Arts Festival, Alphabet City, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Soul Stage, and many more. With inspirations stemming from artists and musicians like Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Jill Scott, she has begun rediscovering her love of songwriting to bring you more songs to enjoy!

Follow Anyah to support her upcoming performances/projects and listen to her music on YouTube.

Purchase your tickets now to support our SCALE Fellows on Nov. 4 to celebrate the cohort and see Anyah's 2023 SCALE Showcase performance! 🎤🌟 https://linktr.ee/scalefellowship

10/25/2023

The SCALE Fellowship program concludes with a showcase production. Each fellow participates in a photo shoot, interview, and recorded stage performance. The entire vision for the performance is led by the artist with support from SCALE Director Leigh Solomon Pugliano and SCALE Showcase Producer Ayesha Scott.

🌟On Saturday, November 4th, the SCALE community will gather to celebrate the 2023 cohort of the SCALE Fellowship program. The event will feature a viewing of the showcase videos, performances, and awards presentations.

Join us! Event Details: https://linktr.ee/scalefellowship

The SCALE fellowship was designed in 2019 by Leigh Solomon Pugliano to provide music makers with an entrepreneurial curriculum, individualized support, and intentional space for Black women in music to connect, learn, grow, and collaborate.

The SCALE Fellowship is a program of The Equity Impact Center in partnership with Limelight Creative and generously supported by the Hillman Foundation, the Heinz Endowments, and Advancing Black Arts.

10/23/2023

The Equity | Impact Center and Limelight Creative invite you to join us in celebrating the 2023 SCALE Fellowship cohort on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 7-10pm!

The SCALE fellowship was designed in 2019 by Leigh Solomon Pugliano to provide music makers with entrepreneurial curriculum, individualized support, and intentional space for Black women in music to connect, learn, grow, and collaborate.

The SCALE Fellowship is a program of The Equity Impact Center in partnership with Limelight Creative and generously supported by the Hillman Foundation, the Heinz Endowments, and Advancing Black Arts Initiative.

The SCALE Fellowship Celebration and Showcase Premiere gives the community the opportunity to meet and celebrate the 2023 SCALE Fellowship cohort, connect with the SCALE team, and watch the premiere of the showcase performance videos. The celebration will be hosted by Diarra Imani (SCALE 2021) with music provided by DJ FEMI (SCALE 2022), and a special performance by Lailonny (SCALE 2022).

You don’t want to miss this incredible event! We encourage you to share this event within your networks and invite community members to help support the advancement of Black women in music both locally and nationally.

Purchase your tickets now to reserve your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-scale-fellowship-celebration-and-showcase-premiere-tickets-727875012757?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/28/2023

Like and Follow the Afro-Latinx Song & Opera Project by SCALE Alumni Zuly Inirio! Stay tuned for more 💜✨

03/15/2023

Join us on Saturday, March 18, for the 2023 Sunstar Festival: Women & Music, featuring SCALE Fellowship alumni!

1PM: Black Women in Music Roundtable Discussion ✨✨

Moderated by SCALE Fellowship Creator and President & CEO,

(lunch will be provided)

8PM: Sunstar Festival Concert ✨✨

Hosted by with performances by !

03/10/2023