Magic Bag Presents: GENA (Liv.e + Karriem Riggins)

Thu Apr 30 at 7:00pm

Ferndale, MI

Event Info

Shows Are Standing Room OnlyGENA is the electrifying collaboration between genre-defying vocalist Liv.e and legendary producer, drummer, and composer Karriem Riggins. Bridging soulful experimentation with deep-rooted rhythmic mastery, the duo crafts a sound that feels both otherworldly and grounded in tradition.Liv.eknown for her fearless songwriting and fluid blend of Rbrings a raw, shape-shifting vocal presence to GENAs sonic landscape. Riggins, whose rsum spans collaborations with icons across jazz and hip-hop, anchors the project with textured drums, warm analog tones, and an instinctive musicality honed over decades.Together as GENA, the pair explore the space between improvisation and intentionmelding live instrumentation with immersive production to create music that pulses with spontaneity and depth. Their performances feel intimate yet expansive, balancing groove-heavy foundations with atmospheric nuance.GENA isnt just a collaborationits a conversation between generations, genres, and creative spirits.

Thu - April 30, 2026 • 7:00 PMTickets

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About Karriem Riggins

Karriem started out as jazz drummer, working with vocalist Betty Carter and trumpeter Roy Hargrove. He is also a producer, and has worked with people like The Roots, Common, Slum Village and J Dilla. He is also part of The Detroit Experiment, along with the likes of Amp Fiddler and Marcus Belgrave. If jazz and hip-hop passionately and cleverly intertwined with one another, the hybrid result would be a musically gifted lovechild. Born August 25, 1975 in Detroit Read more on Last.fm

Venue

The Magic Bag

22920 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI

http://www.themagicbag.com/

(248) 544-1991

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