About

The Artist

A rather unique vocalist, Dusky Diana combines Funk, Soul, and Hip Hop music with the epic story of a would-be hero. Although many groups are combining classic soul with contemporary Hip Hop, she is set apart from the rest through the use of comic book mythology to support her musical exploration. Ms. Dusky is "another kind of super hero" whose lyrics swing from English to Spanish, whose vocal style has been compared to the likes of Minnie Riperton and Lauryn Hill, and whose performances are often episodic and given in full super hero regalia. Dusky Diana combines theater and motion comics in live performance, creating news ways to experience and define a Hip Hop concert. Visually, she is backed by Noirworldwide, a Philadelphia based company specializing in interactive web design and animation. Musically, she is backed by the NYC based Hip Hop collective Community Education. Ms. Dusky's roots in Latin music and education in musical theater combine well with the collective's affection for Funk, Soul, and Doo Wop. The collective gained recognition with their debut LP The South Bronx Sessions. They have been impressing audiences from New York to Germany and are currently performing in Europe.

The Series

The Last Days of Kartika is an online graphic musical whose intentions are to provide opportunities for upcoming artists, both local and international, to perform and collaborate with one another through this multi-media project. Through the use of Funk, Soul, and Hip Hop music it tells the story of the citizens of Kartika during its most troublesome times. Dusky Diana is the would-be hero recruited by underground rebel group Community Education in their fight to ruin the sinister Phercy Corporations. Will Community Edu save their city or be the cause of its destruction?

Crew

David Van Allen- Award winning Animator, Designer, Artist and co-owner of Noir Worldwide.

Shama Chohan- Interactive/Web designer and developer for Noir Worldwide.

Nick Suders- works primarily on creating graphic novels for various writers and musicians alike as he continues to expand his portfolio into a variety of markets. Nick's favorite professional credits include works for such well-known companies as D.A.R.E and the United States Post Office, as well as custom designs for countless international clientele. Love and thanks to family, friends and to his wife who is his biggest fan and sweetest muse.

Mr.Mo'czar- founding member of Funk/Soul/Hip Hop collective Community Education, Mr. Mo'czar works as both music producer and emcee for Community Edu and the Dusky Diana project. He also manages the monthly mix show "The Curriculum" whose main focus is to support independent/underground Funk, Soul, and Hip Hop music.

Marc Miller- writer and fundraiser for the project, Marc works within theater management with Pig Iron Theater, as well as producing his own works in the greater Philadelphia area.