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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


I have not provided any performance services since I was last hired. 


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