Based in Los Angeles/Long Beach, Bootleg Orchestra is a trio that creates electronic/soul music as a soundtrack for collective and personal transformations occurring in the growing anti-imperialist and anti-fascist movement.  As cultural workers, Bootleg Orchestra mission is to create music that educates listeners on issues, advocate for community-led campaigns, and inspire listeners to create change through organized community-based action.

Drawing influences from electronica, R&B, and jazz, Bootleg Orchestra released their first full-length album, MAKIBAKA, on August 2021. The album reflects their lived duality of organizing in the community and serving the people while working through their own personal journey of healing.  In the past, they have shared the stage with Ruby Ibarra, Sylvan Esso and Gallant, and Talib Kweli.

In May 2024, Bootleg Orchestra collaborated with Roger Rigor of the iconic Filipino disco band VST&Company to create a song and documentary, “Reach Out”, that highlights the role of music and cultural work in movements for social and environmental justice, especially among indigenous communities across the world. This was premiered at the Los Angeles Asian-Pacific Film Festival hosted by Visual Communications Media.

On November 9, Bootleg Orchestra will screen their documentary “Reach Out”. Although Vanessa Acosta (singer) is unable to join, the screening will be followed by a live Bootleg Orchestra set featuring featuring Devin Pruden (drums), Silahis (vocals), and Kinaiya (poet).