Robin Tala is the Founder and Executive Director of Cyphertown Productions, a socially conscious events production company based in Oakland, CA. He has been hosting stages with his unique blend of inspirational speaking, crowd hype, hip hop antics, and activism for the last 5 years on the west coast festival circuit. His appearances range from Burning Man to Green Festival, Lightning in a Bottle to Oregon Country Fair and he has shared the stage with the likes of Talib Kweli, Gift of Gab, FreQ Nasty, the Glitch Mob, and DJ Spooky among others. Robin is thrilled to be a part of the Alchemeyez Family this year.

Lafa Taylor, a world traveler based in Eugene, Oregon, is an up and coming Northwestern emcee/producer. Producing all his own music on his own label, Make Music, he creates a complex sound with intelligent lyrics. Choosing to rhyme about current issues in a positive and constructive way, his music carries a message of inspiration for all walks of life.

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MC, poet, activist for peace, and visionary of the conscious Hip Hop collective Luminaries, J Brave perhaps is best known for his ability to bring people together for the greater good. J Brave has become well known today for his choice to use music as a vehicle for service. He has produced many community events & festivals including a benefit concert for the South Central Farm, Evolution Fest, Venetian Cosmos, Abbott Kinney Fest, Luminous Movement, and the LA YOGA Magazine 2011 New Year's Eve.

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