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| Background information | |
| Genres | Classical, hip hop |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Website | triptyq |
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Triptyq is a classical hip hop project consisting of Antoniette Costa (vocals, harp), Tara Kamangar (piano, violin), and Kevin Olusola (cello, beatboxing). [1] The trio has performed at the Festival del Sole [2] and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Headquarters. [3] Their first single, "Mr. Right," debuted at #2 on the Classical iTunes Chart. [4]
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