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Mood Magazine is an arts & travel magazine designed to improve our audience’s lives. Not just a gorgeous publication filled…
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Mood Magazine is an arts & travel magazine designed to improve our audience’s lives. Not just a gorgeous publication filled with the highest quality photos of the best for luxury travelers, as well as a traveler on a budget, from rags to riches, Mood has you covered. Our editorial process involves carefully selecting destinations and experiences that inspire and enrich our readers.

We collaborate with talented photographers, writers, and local experts to create authentic and engaging content. Each issue is curated to ensure a diverse range of stories that cater to both luxury and budget-conscious travelers. Each issue offers curated travel experiences, insider tips, and cultural insights that cater to a wide range of interests and budgets. Our expert contributors provide authentic stories and advice, ensuring that every reader finds inspiration for their next adventure. With Mood Magazine, explore the world with a blend of luxury and practicality, making every journey unforgettable. We want you to experience the most authentic Harlem experience. Harlem, whose heart still beats with the sounds of the Harlem Renaissance.

The arts, the food, street vendors, markets, traditional eateries, and high-end restaurants, everything to just make your life a little better. We have searched Harlem for the best in the African American diaspora. Including travel stories, and arts & travel journalism, the “must-know” info pages are a nod to travel mags of the past. Our magazine caters to curious globetrotters, art enthusiasts, and cultural explorers who seek to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of African American heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler with a taste for luxury or a budget-conscious adventurer longing for authentic experiences, Mood Magazine provides insightful guides and stories to enhance your journeys. We aim to inspire and inform readers who appreciate the intricate blend of history, art, and culture that Harlem and similar vibrant destinations have to offer.

Jarvus Ricardo Hester

JARVUSHESTER

Jarvus Ricardo Hester Founder, Artistic Director, Editor-in-Chief, and Cultural Storyteller Jarvus Ricardo Hester is an opera singer, arts administrator, media executive, and entrepreneur dedicated to making the arts more accessible while preserving and amplifying the stories that shape communities. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Harlem Collective Opera, Harlem Boys Choir, and the Harlem Chamber Orchestra, organizations committed to expanding access to classical music through innovative performances, educational initiatives, and community engagement. As Editor-in-Chief of Mood Magazine NYC and the founder of the Mood Media Network, Hester oversees a growing multimedia ecosystem that includes WHRL Mood Radio Harlem, The Morning Show NYC, After Hours NYC, and Mood TV. Through these platforms, he curates stories that explore culture, travel, wellness, food, literature, business, and the arts from Harlem to communities around the world. An alumnus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Hester has performed with professional opera companies and has dedicated his career to reimagining how audiences experience classical music. His work consistently bridges the worlds of performance, journalism, tourism, education, and community development. His signature initiative, The Black Composer Project, celebrates the contributions of Black classical composers through immersive concert experiences that combine music, storytelling, and historical exploration. Whether through a live performance, a magazine feature, a radio broadcast, or a community partnership, Hester's work is guided by a simple philosophy: Stories create connections. Art builds communities. Culture preserves legacy. Harlem to the world. Be a part of the story.
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