DJ / Song Selector

Kween Kaysh is a powerhouse Queer Afro-Indigenous DJ, singer, and event producer shaping Seattle’s music scene with unapologetic energy and vision. Since 2017, she has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic sound and high-energy sets — seamlessly blending hip-hop, R&B, house, Afrobeats, and more to create inclusive and unforgettable dancefloor experiences.

As the visionary behind @shonuff.parties, Kaysh has cultivated spaces where community and culture thrive, carving out a lane that uplifts underrepresented voices while keeping the crowd moving. Her talent and impact have been recognized widely: named “Best Club DJ” by the Seattle Sound Music Awards, featured at major festivals including Capitol Hill Block Party and Timber Music Festival, and collaborating with global brands such as Spotify’s @ourfrequency.

At Flora, Fauna & Frequency, Kween Kaysh brings the heartbeat of the evening — spinning vinyl frequencies that ground the space in rhythm, spirit, and joy.

@_kweenkaysh

Visual Artist

Through Entangled Oceans, Katana Sol explores the intersections of ecology, spirituality, and human connection. Her multidisciplinary practice spans drawing, painting, and installation, often weaving in themes of water, earth, and the unseen threads that bind us to the natural world. Her work is both meditative and expansive, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on their relationship to the environment and to themselves.

Katana is also one half of Kataniica, carrying her creative vision across sound and image to tell stories that resonate in multiple forms. By bridging visual and sonic practices, her artistry embodies the spirit of Flora, Fauna & Frequency — a night rooted in healing, grounding, and community.

@entangledoceans

https://www.entangledoceans.com/

Tattoo Artist

Emma Kates-Shaw (she/they) is a Seattle-based multidisciplinary artist whose work spans illustration, photography, installation, and hand poke tattooing. As co-founder of Chance Magic Studio in Pioneer Square, Emma has built a community-rooted space centered on Black queerness, intimacy, and care.

Self-taught as a tattoo artist nearly a decade ago, Emma describes tattooing as an exchange of trust and connection — a practice deeply intertwined with her broader artmaking. Her installations, like her recent commission at the Frye Museum, often reimagine everyday natural objects — rocks, shells, sea glass — as sacred, grounding reminders of our ties to the earth and to each other.

At Flora, Fauna & Frequency, Emma brings this spirit of intimacy and connection to the pop-up with flash tattoos that reflect her signature blend of tenderness, resilience, and community care.

@thorn_pokes

Sustainable Fashion

Carat Cake Vintage is a community-oriented, sustainable small business founded by Cara Iwasaki on Seattle’s Eastside. What started as a lifelong love of thrifting, garage saling, and treasure hunting became a way to keep quality pieces out of landfills and make sustainable style accessible to everyone.

Launched in fall 2023, Carat Cake Vintage offers a curated collection of clothing, accessories, glassware, and home goods — with a focus on timeless, quirky, and inclusive pieces. Cara curates for every body and price point, with sizes ranging from XS to 3X, and a philosophy that goes beyond labels or gender: people look best in what makes them feel good.

At Flora, Fauna & Frequency, Cara brings that vision to life through a pop-up of handpicked vintage finds — inviting guests to browse, connect, and take home pieces that resonate with their unique style and spirit.

@caratcake.vintage

Music Project / Sound Ritual

Kataniica is a genre-bending sonic force weaving together hip-hop, electronic, and immersive sound bath experiences. Rooted in Afro-Indigenous and Queer joy, their music is a ritual that challenges colonial narratives, honors ancestral rhythms, and carves new pathways for liberation. From deep bass pulses to ethereal harmonies, Kataniica creates soundscapes that transcend boundaries — inviting listeners into a world where history, spirituality, and the future collide.

The collective is made up of Katana Sol and Angélica Graham, and their creative collaborators, each bringing a different layer of artistry. At Flora, Fauna & Frequency, the collaboration delivers a live performance that blends hip-hop, electronic, and ritual storytelling along with a closing sound bath, guiding audiences into a state of grounding and renewal.

Together, their work is as much about community and liberation as it is about music — a practice of connection that bridges performance, healing, and art.

@kataniica

https://www.entangledoceans.com/kataniica

Ceremonial Matcha

Ta-Ta Matcha is a playful, community-rooted pop-up reimagining how we gather around tea. Blending the earthy traditions of Japanese matcha with a modern, joy-filled twist, their offerings are as much about ritual as they are about flavor. Each cup is crafted to spark connection, presence, and delight — a moment of grounding in the middle of a bustling city.

The collective is led by founders Justin and Lorie, whose shared love of tea, creativity, and community inspired them to launch Ta-Ta Matcha in Seattle. Together, they weave culinary artistry with cultural storytelling, offering pop-ups that are both nourishing and celebratory.

At its heart, Ta-Ta Matcha is more than a beverage stand — it’s a space for gathering, slowing down, and experiencing the vibrant intersections of tradition, innovation, and togetherness.

@tata_matcha