# Street Artist Musical Mashups The Human Jukebox by Collective Cadenza is Full of Genius By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-08-09 | Updated 2012-08-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-jukebox-by-collective-cadenza References: [mostwatchedtoday](http://www.mostwatchedtoday.com/collective-cadenza-the-human-jukebox/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbdewwtm70w&feature=player_embedded) The Human Jukebox by Collective Cadenza is a masterpiece of impressive [musical changes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammin). From Lady Gaga to Bach, the musical masters are able to play just about anything on a cello and violin at the drop of a hat. After setting up a booth on the road, the duo put jars out with directions for their music on them. Passers by would drop coins into the jars to make [jukebox requests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songup) for 'Slow Down,' 'Fast Forward,' Bach, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and ?. The two never even bothered to pause when money was dropped in and were able to quickly switch between artists, songs and tempos. The Human Jukebox by Collective Cadenza were able to raise nearly $80 and donated all the proceeds to Wingspan Arts in New York City. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Musical Mashups:** The rise of unique and unexpected musical combinations in the mainstream. - **Interactive Street Performance:** Increased interest in interactive and immersive art experiences in public spaces. - **Virtual Jukeboxes:** Growing demand for customizable music experiences through technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** New opportunities for musicians and artists to monetize their talents in unique ways. - **Tourism:** Leveraging unique art experiences to attract and engage tourists in urban settings. - **Technology:** The need for innovative platforms and software to facilitate interactive music experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tape Deck Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore.md) - [Jazzy Play-Along Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playalong-app.md) - [AI-Human Music Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleven-album.md) - [Music Mashups Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashapp-music.md) - [Musical QR Soup Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-and-universal-music.md) - [Surprise Concert Tickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-nation-shuffle-tickets.md) - [Unique Illuminated Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candlelight.md) - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [Street Performer Livestream Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburb-street-performance-recorder.md)