Karma Rivera live at the Alberta Abbey.
More than a show—it’s a homegrown celebration. Backed by a full band, Karma brings her sound to life with the energy and purpose that’s made her a force in Portland’s music scene. In honor of Black Music Month, this set is a tribute to rhythm, resilience, and community—up close and rooted in the Northwest.
KARMA RIVERA
“Escapism is usually the theme,” says Karma Rivera, whose music blends melodic rap flows with drum-and-bass-forward beats to create an experience that’s both reflective and high-energy.
Karma Rivera is a rapper, producer, and performer whose work explores identity, joy, and resilience through a genre-fluid sound shaped by Hip-Hop and Rap influences. Born in Chicago and based in the Pacific Northwest, she’s become a standout voice in Portland’s music scene—known for her magnetic stage presence, clever wordplay, and deep roots in the local creative community. Her performances go beyond entertainment—they make space for connection, release, and showing up fully as yourself.
JACQUE HAMMOND
https://www.jacquehammond.com/
Jacque Hammond is a genre-bending singer, writer, and first-time filmmaker based in Portland by way of Los Angeles. Originally from Joliet, Illinois, she has written, produced, and performed for over a decade. With creative origins in poetry and storytelling, she is passionate about using her art to inspire the imagination.
She is a 2023 recipient of Portland Institute For Contemporary Art’s Precipice Fund and 2024 recipient of Regional Arts and Culture Council’s Arts3c grant. Her latest work In My Own Image is a spellbinding exploratory musical short film unearthing a journey of identity and existence through an EcoWomanist lens.
She is a member of Portland’s Afro arts collective Be Present Art Group and alternative soul trio WRK! Her music has been featured on Pitchfork, OWN, STARZ, Max, Tribeca Film Festival, and more.
Friday, October 3rd at 8:00pm
Alberta Abbey
126 NE Alberta Street, Portland OR 97211