Passion for creative collaboration and keen, authentic perspectives distinguish 3WU, which is a homegrown musical collective with influences from Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East, as well as the United States. While their families’ stories can in some ways be traced back to Seattle’s “Sanctuary City” designation, what the group brings to the musical table today represents the result of assimilations, buoyed by the heartbeat of the American Dream. 

The members’ songs tell the stories that humanize culture and communities, rather than distort and misinform. Along with their role together as a musical collective, 3WU is also an independent  record label, community hub and growing international force. The June 19th performance will feature 3UW’s founder, Essam; poet and emcee, Akhi Abu; voice and sample-focused producer, Petty Pro; and the illustrious vocalist, Amina.