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Kahn Hightower, aka The Sugarbear

Kahn Hightower, aka The Sugarbear

Man in white suit and straw boater hat.

Solo artist Kahn Hightower, aka the Sugarbear, is a singer/songwriter, entertainer, arranger, and producer with his own independent label. He performs "soul-moving" R&B and rap vocals with a "strong groove and smooth growl" at local clubs such as the Apollo, the Cotton Club, and the Village Gate. He has also performed internationally, including at the Casino de Montreal in Quebec and Casa Marina in the Dominican Republic. As a veteran of MTA MUSIC with a love of music and a respect for other artists, he strives to "bring elegance and class to every performance."