Gina Ferrera fuses folkloric polyrhythm with electronic music using a multi-dimensional MIDI drum controller, called the trapKAT and a 4-octave MIDI mallet keyboard, called malletKAT. Triggering live loops in a style termed, IDD- “Intelligent dance-drumming”, her live hybrid set-up is comprised of traditional percussion, improvised loop control, vocal effects and drumming on her custom Alternate Mode MIDI trapKAT to create electro-organic ethno-techno.



“Gina Ferrera is one of those artists that comes along every once and awhile that combines genres so well it stuns listeners. Gina brings a lifetime of education and knowledge about traditional gyil music mixed with the current state of music (electronic resources/ popular culture know-how/ and wonderful taste in influences.” (L. Marks, Ropeadope)

Upcoming Performances:
- Feb. 3 (Thurs.) "Red and Black Tie Affair"- 7pm - 10pm
Where: Philadelphia Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Contact: Kim Reuter, Executive Director, kereuter@theladybugproject.com. Info: Join us at the amazing Philadelphia Magic Gardens for an evening of wine, light refreshments, I'll be playing traditional gyil with accompanyment- Shawn Hennessey (Leana Song) and a silent auction benefiting education and healthcare projects in Africa! The Philadelphia Magic Gardens are a walk-through art piece created by the famed Isaiah Zagar, and the largest of his 100 public pieces in Philadelphia. In this exclusive after-hours event, you'll have plenty of time to peruse at your own leisure, and don't forget to wear your best business casual and LBD cocktail attire! http://www.theladybugproject.com/red--black-tie-affair.html



