Johné Figueroa
Founder & Lead Vocalist
The Bronx, NYC
Bronx-born vocalist, SHADES founder, and classically trained singer who has performed in 17 languages across some of NYC's most prestigious stages.
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Meet the artists behind SHADES, from the band's founding voice to the players shaping the live sound one room at a time.
SHADES is built from distinct musical backgrounds, but the point is the chemistry between them. Use this page as the overview, then open each member profile for the full bio, projects, and direct links.
Reina Hondo
Co-Founder / Violinist / Strings
Queens, NYCPiano, Violin, Viola, Flute, Percussion
Queens-born multi-instrumentalist with roots in classical music. She started piano at 5 and violin at 8, and hasn't stopped since.
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Alejandro (Al) Castro
Guitarist & Bassist
NYCElectric guitar, electric bass (5-string)
Alejandro Castro is an NYC-based electric bassist and guitarist with deep roots in the music of the African diaspora, performing across rock, hip-hop, R&B, Latin, and West African fusion.
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