“Research indicates that the color blue is linked to enhanced performance levels.The findings highlight the significance of color in various contexts, particularly in environments where performance is critical, such as in the arts and other creative fields.
Performance Chronicles adopts a narrative framework to explore and reflect on past experiences related to performance. This approach encompasses a wide range of artistic expressions, including both literary works and dance performances.”
Literary Performance Experiences (Partial Listing)
Apr 14, 2001 and April 16, 2001. Islander Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge, 1201 U St. NW Washington, DC
April 6, 2002. Black Voices for Peace. Faith in Action Ministries. Plymouth Congregational Church, Washington DC
April 6, 2002. Homegoing Ceremony. Tree of Life PCS, Washington, DC
April 7, 2002. Kokayi Winston Patterson 50th Earthday Celebration. Cada Vez, Washington DC
April 18, 2002. Bintumani Restaurant and Club, Washington, DC. Hosted by Abena Disroe
June 6, 2002. Starbucks 1st Thursday Poetry Fest. Starbucks Chinatown, Washington, DC. Sponsored by Cultural DC and Desho Productions
Dance Performance Experiences (partial listing)
June 2, 1996. Africare Family Festival. SAMBAFRICA. Soul In Motion Players.
February 1, 1997. NationHouse, Washington, DC
June 13, 1997. Marcus Garvey PCS, Washington, DC
October 1999. Balafon Women’s Ensemble. Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC
November 2, 1999. Balafon Women’s Ensemble. Georgetown University Law School, Washington, DC
November 4, 1999. African American Heritage Celebration. Soul in Motion Players featuring Balafon Women’s Ensemble. Bowie State University, Bowie MD
April 7, 2001. Celebrate the Rites of Spring. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Market 5 Gallery, Washington DC
May 20, 2001. Unity Rally in honor of Malcolm X. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Ideal PCS, Washington DC
June 2, 2001. Beyond the Monuments Neighborhood Day. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Market 5 Gallery, Washington DC
June 15, 2001. Friends of Brother Ah. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Market 5 Gallery, Washington DC
June 19, 2001. Citywide Juneteenth Celebration. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, MLK Library, Washington DC
September 28, 2001. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Josephine Butler Parks Center, Washington DC
December 1, 2001. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, St, Marks Church, Washington DC
December 8, 2001. 50th Birthday Celebration of Damu Smith. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Josephine Butler Parks Center, Washington DC
December 15, 2001. Cultural Cafe, Washington, DC. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
February 17, 2002. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Metropolitan AME Church, Washington DC
February 19, 2002. Black History Month Celebration. Cada Vez. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Washington DC
February 24, 2002. Black History Month Celebration. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Washington DC. Sponsored by Riverside Baptist Church and Collective Voices of DC.
February 26, 2002. Celebration of the History of Black Music. Fairmont Heights Municipal Building. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Fairmont Heights, MD. Sponsored by the Town of Fairmont Heights.
May 19, 2002. A Tribute to Malcolm X. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers. Malcolm X Day, Malcolm X Park, Washington DC
April 6, 2002. Black Voices for Peace. Faith in Action Ministries. Plymouth Congregational Church. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Washington DC
April 6, 2002. Homegoing Ceremony. Tree of Life PCS. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Washington DC
April 7, 2002. Kokayi Winston Patterson 50th Earthday Celebration. Cada Vez. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Washington DC
April 20, 2002. Rites of Spring. Market 5 Gallery. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Washington DC
June 6, 2009. DanceAfrica 2009. Dance Place, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
August 13, 2009. Malcolm X Park, Washington, DC
August 16, 2009. NationHouse, Washington, DC with Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
September 4, 2009. Potter’s House, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
September 27, 2009. Fiesta DC 2009, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
December 4, 2009. Potter’s House, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
December 27,2009. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers Kujichagulia Celebration hosted by UNIA-ACL Division 332. Zanzibar on the Waterfront, Washington, DC.
January 1, 2010. Kwanzaa Celebration. Plymouth Congregational Church, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
May 28, 2010. SHAWARMAKING, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
June 11, 2010 and July 18,2011. Potter’s House, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
August 14, 2011. NationHouse, Washington, DC with Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
August 27, 2011 and October 15, 2011. DC History Center, Washington, DC
April 12, 2011, September 14, 2011, and September 17, 2011. Festival Center, Washington, D.C. with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
May 21, 2011. Malcolm X Park. African Liberation Day with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
May 28, 2011. The Fusion Grill, Washington D.C. with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
December 3, 2011. Unity Rally, Washington, D.C. Umoja House with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
January 1, 2012. Kwanzaa Celebration. Plymouth Congregational Church, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
April 9, 2012. Howard Theatre Re-Opening. Howard Theatre, Washington, DC. with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
April 29, 2012. Natural Health Festival, Washington, DC
May 18, 2012. African Liberation Day 2012, Howard University Blackburn Center, Washington, DC. 5pm (open to the public) with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
May 20, 2012. Malcolm X Park, Washington, DC. 3pm. (open to the public) with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
June 8, 2012. Potter’s House, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
September 8, 2012. Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC.
September 9, 2012. 34th Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival, Washington, DC.
October 19, 2012. Potter's House, Washington, DC
August 25, 2013. Malcolm X Park, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
May 3, 2014. Funk Parade. U Street NW, Washington, DC with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
May 12, 2014. Greenbelt Green Man Festival. Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt MD with Bele Bele Rhythm Collective
May 17, 2014. Lotus Festival. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington, DC
July 2, 2015. World Children’s Festival, National Mall, Washington, DC.
September 27, 2015. Hyattsville Festival with Bele Bele Rhythm Collective
October 10, 2015. Greenbelt Rhythm and Drum Festival. Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt MD with Bele Bele Rhythm Collective
December 19, 2015 and January 2, 2016. Hands on Drums, Ivy City, Washington, DC with Bele Bele Rhythm Collective
January 4, 2016. Akoma Drummers, All Souls Church Washington, DC
I have not provided any performance services since I was last hired.