Bridge to Everywhere is a Los Angeles-based transcultural music ensemble and nonprofit arts organization that explores connections between contemporary musical practices from around the world.

Jonathan Armstrong is a musician, composer, and educator serving as the Director of Jazz Studies and Commercial Music at Idaho State University. He moved to Pocatello in 2015 after living and working as a professional musician in Los Angeles for nine years. 

Fay Victor’s Herbie Nichols SUNG
Described as “an avant-garde Nina Simone with the performance punch of Betty Carter” (MOJO Magazine), New York-based sound artist, composer, educator, and bandleader Fay Victor uses performance, improvisation, and composition to examine representations of modern life and blackness.

Lisa Mezzacappa’s Five(ish)
With Five(ish), Mezzacappa brings together five improvisers—sometimes more, sometimes less—in a flexible format that encourages spontaneous musical dialogue and creative risk-taking, reflecting Mezzacappa’s commitment to collaboration and exploration.

We’re thrilled to welcome Catina DeLuna & Otmaro Ruiz to Motivo on Friday, October 16 for a very special concert.

Armenian born New York City based vocalist composer and pianist Astghik Martirosyan is drawing from a variety of sonic worlds — ranging from classical piano, traditional Armenian folk music, to jazz and contemporary improvisation. Exploring different chambers of her artistry Astghik collaborated and performed with musicians such as Dave Holland, Darek Oleszkiewicz and Magos Herrera. Astghik is a recent recipient of Magos Herrera Female Immigrant Musician Award (2022). Speaking of her work jurors noted “She is very thoughtful about bringing together elements of her tradition with her creative and jazz language. There’s a real voice there”.