About Us
Morrisania Band Project (MBP) is an award-winning R&B soul collective founded in 2016. Our mission is to bring vibrancy to the Bronx through music, community engagement, and social initiatives. Through captivating performances, MBP fosters cultural pride, unity, and addresses pressing community needs through artistic expression.
MBP delivers powerful tributes to funk, rock, and soul legends, while creating original music that raises awareness for critical issues like gun violence, disaster relief, and sickle cell disease. Recognized as Ponce Bank’s “Best Cover Band in the Bronx” in both 2022 and 2023, and with founder Elissa Carmona honored as “Best Singer in the Bronx” for 2024, MBP has solidified its position as a cornerstone of the Bronx’s cultural landscape.
2024 Highlights and Achievements
In 2024, MBP launched the highly successful “Soul Odyssey” concert series, delivering over 75 concerts across New York State, including all five NYC boroughs, New Rochelle, and Dobbs Ferry. This series placed a strong emphasis on cultural enrichment and community unity, with standout Bronx performances at:
- Yankees Opening Day
- Bronx Week
- Make Music Day
- Friends of 4 Parks Social
- Bronx Music Hall’s Unveiling Ceremony
Our Journey
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MBP was awarded the prestigious 2024 NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant, a two-year grant that will further support our mission of community engagement and artistic excellence through 2025.
- Additional 2024 highlights included:
- Two features on News 12 Bronx
- Performances broadcast on BronxNet, significantly enhancing visibility and reach.
- A celebrated four-month residency at The Artist, which has been extended into 2025 due to popular demand. This residency has become a cultural hub for audiences to connect with MBP’s soul-stirring performances.
Looking Ahead: 2025 and Beyond
Building on the momentum of 2024, MBP is preparing to launch the “2025 Soul Expedition” concert series, starting with 15 live concerts and continuing our monthly residency at The Artist. A key focus will be expanding MBP’s reach within the Bronx and celebrating artistic diversity through cultural programming.
In addition, MBP is developing an innovative project titled “From R&B to Jazz: A Musical Journey”. This initiative will blend jazz into our repertoire, starting with a spring 2025 residency in New Orleans to collaborate with local jazz musicians. The project will culminate in a series of performances in the Bronx, celebrating the dynamic fusion of jazz and R&B.
Morrisania Band Project Services
Morrisania Band Project is an award-winning musical collective that provides the highest level of entertainment and quality musicianship. We bring a high-energy experience to each engagement.
We’re happy to work with individuals (especially other artists), community groups/businesses, and residential facilities.




2023 Evolution of Soul
We provided live entertainment and arts activities to nursing homes and senior centers through SU-CASA, a city-funded initiative that enriches the lives of NYC’s senior citizen population.
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