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The cultural experience of Grammy weekend, the WVZ MFG Annual Jam is an awards reception with an all-women DJ lineup, dancing, cocktails, catering, and exclusive portraits — highlighting our Women and LGBTQIA+ collaborators.
As part of the Annual Jam, WVZ Awards annually honors artists’ impact and gives flowers to professionals making waves in the independent music industry. The WVZ Awards 2026 recipients are influential singer, DJ, and producer Aluna and NBA great, investor and artist, Baron Davis.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
3PM - 7PM
FREEHAND HOTEL
416 W. 8TH ST., DTLA
The Awards
WVZ Awards annually honors artists’ impact and gives flowers to professionals making waves in the independent music industry.
HONOREE
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Artist, DJ, Founder & Activist
Dance-pop singer/songwriter Aluna is an advocate for Black, Queer & Female advancement in Dance Music through the founding of label NoirFever and influenced landmark changes to Recording Academy’s rules in 2024.
HONOREE
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Artist, Founder & NBA All-Star
The athlete and media personality, is known for philanthropic works in South LA, and recently founded Oatmeal Radio Café a music and culture platform blending live experiences, digital content, and talent discovery.
HOST
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Poet, Founder and Activist
Artist Shelley Bruce is a 4th generation, Black Los Angelino, sharing her service work with a focus on the arts, healing and social justice. She is the founder of grassroots movements Day of Healing and BIPOC cultural production company, The Heart Department.
The Show
Our live band-led performance showcase spotlights our artists, amplifying diverse voices.
The Host Committee
TEC Leimert
NKOZI
Emi Secrest
V.C.R.
Charles Wilson
Roy Covington
Michelle Nance
Dom Lovings
Reesha L. Archibald
Maiya Norton
Jamilah Lemieux
Support LA’s
Creative Community
A portion of proceeds benefit Tiyya Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit supporting refugees, immigrants, and displaced communities across LA and Orange County through economic opportunity and cultural preservation. Donations to the Annual Jam continue WVZ MFG's commitment to building infrastructure that centers underrepresented artists and the communities they come from.
Partner With Us!
It's not too late to join us for WVZ Weekend—Interested in partnership opportunities like sponsorships, product giveaways, or creative collaborations? Check our deck to learn more about this and our annual programs and let us know what you have in mind!
Oatmeal Radio Cafe
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Coinciding with Grammy weekend, we celebrate an eclectic, genre spanning, award-winning roster and partners at the forefront of music and culture. We’re excited to launch our partnership with Oatmeal Radio Cafe — founded by NBA great, investor and artist, Baron Davis.
January 29
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Oatmeal Radio Cafe
4851 W. Jefferson Blvd.
West Adams, Los Angeles
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMKick off WVZ Weekend with sounds from DJ Clean and a Listening Session for Oatmeal Radio Cafe’s upcoming album release, Year of Love by Bart Oatmeal.
January 30
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Invite Only
We annually convene and educate our roster across creative and professional development sessions, led by Grammy Award-winning co-founder Dave Giles II and the SoundWVZ Sync team