MPAC presents: Gabriel Royal

Brooklyn's Busking Cellist Sensation

Gabriel Royal got his start as a busker on the New York City subway, but the Oklahoma-born, Brooklyn-based musician has emerged as trailblazing talent with inimitable style and enviable range.

He’s performed at NYC’s top music venues, including Poisson Rouge and the Blue Note Jazz Club, played to sold-out crowds in countries around the world and collaborated with some of the industry’s most in-demand names, including the Beyoncé-endorsed music video director Blake Farber. Known for his soaring vocals, hum-along melodies, and lush arrangements, Royal, a classically trained musician, is among a select number of artists combining cello and voice.

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