photo by Sydney Pegues

Michael Damani is a next generation Blues artist based in Chicago. His style of Blues he calls "Cosmic Blues' is a seamless fusion of Funk, R&B Soul and Blues, presented at venues locally and internationally. Last year in 2024 Damani performed at the DNC, Chi Soul Fest, and Taste of Chicago, on top of a rotation of shows at venues such as Buddy Guy's Legends and Untitled Supper Club. 

Damani's accolades include a longtime partnership with the Original Chicago Blues All-Stars, of which he was member from 2016-2021, as well as his own 20-date tour of Australia in early 2020 sponsored by Choose Chicago. He's performed the national anthem at the Milwaukee Bucks Arena and has performed with numerous artists including Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few, Tamarie T & Thee Elektra Kumpany, Kopano, Elizabeth Moen,  and Toronzo Cannon to name a few. 

In  2023, Damani recorded guitar as a sideman on Isaiah Collier's full length album "Parallel Universe" on the Night Dreamer Day Dreamer label, which is available for streaming and vinyl purchase. 

Damani currently has two original singles released, "Hollywood City" and "Better Off" both are available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play etc. 

In 2024  Michael Damani launched Open Coast Productions along with partner Nathan Briggs, as a one-stop sync licensing service with music also available for streaming. For more info email opencoastproductionsllc@gmail.com