YUNIEMO | ARTIST
YunieMojica, artistically known as YunieMo, is a Brooklyn-based musician, saxophonist, producer, Grammy-nominated composer, and event programmer originally from Hartford, CT. Blending jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music, YunieMo’s sound reflects her vibrant Afro-Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage and her deep connection to the African Diaspora.
As a performer, YunieMo has graced stages across the country, including the Newport Jazz Festival, Tri-C Jazz Fest, Hartford Monday Night Jazz, Dizzy’s Club, Brooklyn venues such as Public Records and Xanadu. She has collaborated with celebrated artists such as Melanie Charles, Jazzmeia Horn, Shenel Johns, DJ OOOChild, AceMo, DJ RELLYRELL, and Smoke DZA, among others.
YunieMo is also a member of Sonic Messengers, a collective founded by her brother, AceMo, blending jazz, R&B, house, techno, and live improvisation. Featuring AceMo, GBD, and Shenel Johns, the group, born out of AceMo’s vision, held a three-year residency at Public Records and continues to deliver electrifying performances.
YunieMo collaborates closely with Melanie Charles on her initiative Make Jazz Trill Again, uplifting her mission to make jazz inclusive, accessible, and relevant. Under this umbrella, YunieMo co-hosts the Make Jazz Trill Again Podcast and helps produce Trill Mega Jams, a dynamic Jam session series that fosters freedom, expression, and collaboration. These sessions encourage musicians from all backgrounds to participate in a welcoming environment rooted in the foundation of jazz.
Inspired by legends such as Jackie McLean, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane, YunieMo’s personal sound fuses, jazz, bebop, hard bop, electronic music, Hip-Hop, R&B, and soulful improvisation. Her artistic mission is to create music that inspires reflection and joy, guided by her philosophy: “If I want to be evolutionary and revolutionary, I need to have a spirit of collaboration.”
A graduate of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the University of Hartford, YunieMo earned a B.A. in Music Management and Jazz Studies. She studied under revered mentors such as Rene McLean, Abraham Burton, Jimmy Greene, Nat Reeves, Kris Allen and Steve Davis, continuing the legacy of the Hartford Sound.
YunieMo’s album with DJ OOOChild, Hey Love… Presents: Volume 1, released in March 2025 under the Sonic Messengers label features collaborations with Shenel Johns, Melanie Charles, Nikara Warren, Smoke DZA, Steph Clement, Jerome Jennings, and Zacchae’us Paul, offering a genre-blending celebration of innovation and community.
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YUNIE MOJICA | Arts Administrator & Cultural Programmer
Programming & Partnerships Manager, SummerStage & Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
Yunie Mojica is a dynamic arts administrator, curator, artist, musician and cultural producer dedicated to fostering innovative and inclusive artistic experiences. With a deep-rooted background in jazz and interdisciplinary programming, she has worked with prestigious institutions such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Jazz House Kids, Harlem Stage, SummerStage, and the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. Through her work, Yunie has played a pivotal role in curating performances, educational initiatives, and community-driven events that bridge the gap between tradition and contemporary expression.
Currently, she is involved with SummerStage and the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, where she contributes to shaping dynamic lineups that celebrate both emerging and established artists. Passionate about creating spaces where music, culture, and community intersect, Yunie is also a key collaborator in Make Jazz Trill Again, an initiative led by Melanie Charles that expands jazz accessibility through live performances and Trill Mega Jams.
Beyond institutional work, she is a co-founder of the Electronic group Sonic Messengers, an independent label blending techno, jazz, R&B, house, and hip-hop influences. Her expertise in programming, artist relations, and event production enables her to craft immersive experiences that highlight the richness and evolution of Black music traditions.
As an arts administrator, she remains committed to uplifting artists, preserving cultural legacies, and innovating pathways for artistic engagement in both live and digital spaces.