Musician :: Producer :: DJ :: Innovator“I Make Music with My Hands”
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Joshua Bear is a musician, producer, DJ, and live innovator who makes music with his hands — quite literally. Using the groundbreaking Mi.Mu gloves, a wearable MIDI controller that translates movement into sound, Joshua transforms stages into playgrounds of rhythm, melody, and expression. His performances are as personal as they are powerful, allowing audiences to feel music in a way that is both intimate and electrifying.
Drawing inspiration from the Bear totem, Joshua’s music carries a spirit that is playful and lighthearted, sometimes even goofy, yet always rooted in a vicious bounce and irresistible groove. His sonic palette weaves together Afrobeats, bass, melodic electronica, meditative piano, and, at the heart of it all, the uplifting pulse of reggae. For Joshua, reggae’s upbeats are more than a rhythm — they are an antidote to the downward pull of modern life, a reminder that music can lift the soul.
A long-time student of 5Rhythms and a seasoned live musician, Joshua has been shaping journeys for ecstatic dances and conscious communities for over a decade. His sets are carefully designed to move bodies through different tempos, textures, and “shapes,” offering a dance experience that is both playful and cathartic. Beyond DJing, Joshua brings live instruments into his performances — from hand percussion and piano to the occasional trumpet — creating a unique hybrid of electronic and organic sound.
Music & Mixes
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LIFE ::
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Joshua Draper
Life :: Form
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Joshua has appeared at many celebrated gatherings including:SXSWUnison FestElectric ForestBurning ManSolarpunk SummitDaybreaker eventsas well as ecstatic dances across the U.S.
More About Joshua Bear
He has also shared the stage with visionary artists such as:SavejVylanaDavid StarfireJess MagicFranko Henkeand many more …
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Contact & Socials
Booking: joshuaadamdraper@gmail.com
Spotify: Joshua Draper
IG: Joshuabear.music
