Nirvana Soul, a Black, women-owned business known for its vibrant pink-painted coffee shops, serves up more than unique brews — it’s a hub for local artists, poets and musicians to showcase their talents. The co-founder/sister duo, Be’Anka Ashaolu and Jeronica Macey, whose San Jose coffee shop sits on the corner of South First Street, support local artists through “Nirvana Soul After Dark,” drawing in crowds every Friday from 6-9 p.m. The open mic night features a melting pot of spoken word poets, musicians, singers and an often-packed audience of friends and passersby. The founders kept the idea alive to support…
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