ABOUT THE ARTIST:
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Session bass player, keys player and guitarist. Performed with artists like Kenyan/Laos artist, Fanaka Ndege (Minneapolis), Joseph Davis & the Poetic Diaspora, Jovan Landry (Chicago), and more.
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Curator for events like Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Associate (PPNA) on “Powderhorn Porchfest” curations in 2020/2019.
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Photographer specializing in protest photography, portraiture, boudoir photography, event photography and more.
Taylor Ngiri Seaberg (they/them) is a Kenyan-American, gender non-binary community organizer and multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago, Illinois, originally from South Minneapolis, MN. They were awarded a Minnesota State Arts Board (MSAB) 2019 Cultural Community Partnership grant for an artist networking series called, "Artist Feast."
They have been awarded a Foundation for Contemporary Arts (FCA) grant and Red Bull Arts grant for their protest photography around the Uprising in the Twin Cities in 2020. Ngiri was a lead director on a compilation community album called, "The Art of the Revolution" which included works of resilience from 10 different Black arts organizers and activists.
Ngiri was also awarded a Metro Regional Arts Council (MRAC) finalist for the $5,000 Next Step Fund grant for a live streaming concert incorporating Kiswahili and English for a live production showcase.
Currently, they are a 2025-2028 Jerome Foundation Hill Artist Grant Recipient.
Pardon the Noise (S6, E1)
Pardon the Noise is a live music video series by Drifter Music Group that takes bands out of the studio and into amazing, unique locations around the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area of Minnesota.
Performed by Taylor Ngiri Seaberg (guitar, vocals), Nathan Levin (bass), Toby Ramaswamy (drums).
Audio Engineer, Mixing: Adam Schaberg | Mastering: Sam Vanorny | Camera, Video Production & Editing: Aaron Levin
Lonely Mona
Music Video shot in Chicago at the Logan’s Square Art Studio, “Pinot Palette.”
Co-Production/recording/mixing/mastering: Austen Nobles
Vocals: Monica Rose | Bass/Guitar/Keys/Vocals: Taylor Ngiri Seaberg | Saxophone: Dissonant Dessert (Eric Novak).
Shot by: Mig Alo, Jsapsap and Angel Reyna | Edited by: Taylor Ngiri Seaberg and Angel Reyna
Jaded Dreams
Jaded Dreams, is a single by hip-hop and jazz punk band, Seaberg & the Black Velvet Punks.
Vocals/guitar/keys: Taylor Ngiri Seaberg | Drums: Traiveon Dunlap | Bass: Roderick Glasper Recording/Mixing/Mastering - Max Altmark (Cloverleaf Audio)
Video: Ryan Stopera
Spotify → https://spoti.fi/2OWJGkC
The Art of the Revolution Compilation Album
The “Art of the Revolution” is a community led and politically charged album made in 2020 in response to the uprising and police misconduct, highlighting underserved voices across South Minneapolis, North Minneapolis, and Saint Paul that launched in February of 2021.
This was also part of a COVID-19 relief fund designed to help the artists featured regain finances while assisting during a revolution and uprising centered on police reform. 30% of the album proceeds go to a charitable foundation of each band’s choice and 70% goes to artists.
Visuals Lab
Book a photography session
If you would like to schedule a photoshoot please fill out the form with the preferred date and time. Photoshoots need to be booked at least a week in advance of the scheduled date.
Package 1 [$80]: 50 photos (max) without editing
Package 2 [$100]: 50-100 photos (max) with editing (using Lightroom + Photoshop, you will get a review of edits)
Package 3 $150: 150+ photos with editing
Day long photoshoots (4 hours and longer) are rolling scale $200 minimum
Requests are always open for specialized shoots. Please notify about any accessibility needs.
If you edit photos, please give original photo and credit yourself exclusively as the editor.
I shoot in both JPEG-Large and RAW files so you get the highest quality image ready for editing.