UMOJA M & E LLC Variety Band from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Umoja McNeish is a solo artist, violinist, producer, and composer leading an ensemble/band in creating music at the intersection of classical tradition and modern energy. Rooted in the violin yet unbound by genre, his sound blends orchestral intensity, cinematic textures, and the pulse of hip-hop and R&B to evoke transcendence, emotion, and transformation. With over 16 years of international live performance experience, Umoja has captivated audiences across stages worldwide, delivering performances that move the spirit and leave lasting emotional impact. His artistry combines virtuosic violin performance with immersive storytelling, creating a sonic experience that merges refinement, raw emotion, and modern innovation. Throughout his career, Umoja has shared stages, collaborated, or performed alongside globally recognized artists including Andra Day, Talib Kweli, Black Violin, Wyclef Jean, Rick Ross, Wale, Queen Naija, WAR, Trey Songz, Fatman Scoop, Akon, Evanescence, and D Sharp, bringing his genre-defying sound to major stages and diverse audiences across the entertainment world. Umoja has also performed for the Miami Heat during seven games, including playoff appearances, and has performed national anthems for both the Miami Heat and the Miami Marlins. His live performance résumé includes appearances at notable events and festivals such as the Ann Arbor Folk Festival, the Beloved Community Awards, and the New Haven Festival. Beyond the stage, Umoja is deeply rooted in the studio as a producer and composer, crafting immersive soundscapes that fuse neoclassical composition with modern sonic innovation. His music carries a cinematic quality—each piece unfolding like a story driven by emotion, movement, and intention. His body of work includes projects such as Experiential Project 3: Vortex and Experiential Project 3: Bloom, as well as the genre-bending composition Vivaldi Rock, all reflecting his commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary violin music and emotional storytelling. His intention is to create from the purest places of his soul, offering music to the world as a catalyst for inspiration, empowerment, and comprehensive reflection. His sound exists in a space where beauty, light, and darkness coexist—structured yet free, refined yet deeply human. Through his work, Umoja invites listeners into a realm of elevation, focus, enlightenment, and transformation—where music becomes more than sound, and evolves into an experience.

• Experiential Project 1 Prototype | Umoja McNeish
• Experiential Project 2 Bloom | Umoja McNeish
• Die With A Smile | Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga
• A Change is Gonna Come | Sam Cooke
• Experiential project 3 Vortex | Umoja McNeish