Meet the Performers
New York City’s streets, parks, and subway platforms are full of talented artists—musicians, dancers, poets, and performers who bring public spaces to life. AMPED.NYC is dedicated to sharing their work and making their performances accessible to a wider audience.
Each artist featured here has their own story, style, and reason for performing in public. Click on a profile to learn more about their background, see photos and videos, and listen to recordings of their performances.
Rodney Chapman
Rodney Chapman is a Brooklyn-based saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, hip hop producer, and visual artist known under the name Godfather Don.
Cornelio Joseph
Cornelio Joseph is a New York City based percussionist, street performer, and recording artist who performs under the name The Beat of New York. Known for his dynamic rhythms and engaging live sets.
Gustavo Marron
Gustavo Marron is a percussionist and street performer based in New York City. Known for his dynamic rhythms and engaging live performances.
Alex Feldman
Alex Feldman is a drummer, bandleader, and composer based in New York City. As the driving force behind the West Fourth Trio, Feldman has carved out a distinctive presence in the city’s street music scene.
Abraham Boyd
Abraham Boyd is a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the acclaimed sibling band Infinity Song. While his voice has resonated internationally and across viral platforms, Abraham remains deeply connected to New York City.
David Fryer
David Fryer, known by his stage name Urban Orangutan, is a multifaceted musician based in New York City. His work spans across street performances, electronic compositions, and ensemble work with the band Lettuce Inn.
Hana Sara Ito
Hana Sara Ito is a New York City-based singer, songwriter, and performer. Hana performs live in Central Park, delivering soulful interpretations of jazz and bossa nova standards.
