FAB FASHION WEEK
NEW ENGLAND
| THE PERFORMERS |
From Afro-Pop and Jazz to Steel Pan, SOCA and Chutney, get ready for a world of live music intermixed with high fashion—hosted by beloved New England media personality Alysia Cutting.
ALYSIA CUTTING | EMCEE
Alysia Cutting is an entrepreneur, educator, media personality, and performer currently featured on WEIB The Vibe online radio (www.WEIBtheVibe.com). A Springfield, MA native and Tuskegee University mechanical engineering graduate, her career spans engineering, education, marketing, media, and advocacy, including leadership roles with Springfield Public Schools, YMCA of Greater Springfield, Camp Atwater, and SOWEGA Rising.
A multi-hyphenate creative, she is a singer, Frank Hatchett-trained dancer, actress, Justin Haynes “Jus10H” model, poet, voice-over artist, and inspirational speaker. In 2026, she will release her book, Check One Box: Reflections on Race, Ethnicity, and Color. She is a proud mother of four, grandmother of two, and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SONGS OF DYLAN: GATHER 'ROUND PEOPLE
Steve Alves sings Dylan's songs. Kenny Butler plays guitar. That's the show. The songs raw nerves. Love songs, hard songs, songs of departure, warning, humor, desire, accusation, memory, prophecy, loneliness, and sudden light. Songs blaze and crack throughout the concert. If you want to sing and play a Dylan song you have to put all of yourself into the tune, and that is what these two do. "Don't Think Twice." "Simple Twist of Fate." "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall." "Buckets of Rain." Nobody dresses up as Bob Dylan. Nobody freezes the records in place. Incredible songs, songs like nothing else, played as living music.
EARL BROOKS JR. | Steel Pan Musician • Arranger • Educator • Founder of Brooks Arts Academy and Brooksmuzik LLC
Performing since childhood, my career includes international work across the US, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan, and the UAE, where I represented the UAE Government at World Expo Dubai 2020. Notable highlights include performing at Disney’s The Little Mermaid Hollywood premiere, Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, Blue Note NYC, the Rockefeller Estate, and the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister’s residence. I have collaborated with artists such as Ray Angry, Daru Jones, Marcus Machado, Harold López-Nussa, and Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley.
Through Brooks Arts Academy, I focus on preserving steelpan techniques, honoring the legacy of my father, Earl Brooks Sr., and supporting young musicians through mentorship, workshops, and scholarships.
EVYAN DIAZ | Singer • Songwriter and Model
Evyan Diaz is a passionate singer, songwriter, and model who blends music, fashion, and self-expression into her creative journey. Through her music, Evyan shares emotion, storytelling, and personal experiences, while modeling allows her to embrace confidence, individuality, and bold style. She is dedicated to inspiring others to express themselves, follow their creativity, and never be afraid to stand out.
JASON LEE | Rhythm, Resillience and Reinvention
Jason Lee discovered music at age seven and developed a career as a performer, producer, songwriter, and mentor. Influenced by time abroad. He built his sound while overcoming racism and other challenges, toured North America with Matrix, and later contributed guitar, vocals, production, and co-writing to Atlantik’s *Full Speed Ahead*. Today, he continues to create music and mentor emerging artists, framing his latest single, “Whine Up on Me,” as part of a broader legacy.
ARIANNA VEE | Miss Guyana • Singer • Songwriter • Mother • Woman of Purpose
From Queens, New York, Arianna Vee proudly celebrates her Guyanese heritage as a singer, songwriter, mother, and Miss Guyana. Guided by authenticity and purpose, she uses music to share real stories, stir emotion, and connect with people.
Motherhood has deepened her sense of love, resilience, and the legacy she hopes to build. Whether through her music or her presence in the community, Arianna is passionate about uplifting others and inspiring them to pursue their dreams.
Arianna Vee is building more than a career—she’s creating a legacy, one song and one connection at a time.