Performance Chronicles

“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

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