Gospel will just never be the same after listening to Dedicated Prayze, a group come together for the purpose of ministering to people, sharing God's love, praising the Lord, and celebrating life!

Each member brings their own special uniqueness to the group, but every one of them is dedicated to the praise of God. This is a performance guaranteed to raise your spirits!

Let the Prayze begin as a featured performer during our Festival main day on July 29th!

Here is an opportunity to experience the new, bold dance company that is Experience Dance Theatre! EDT is rapidly growing as a community black theater group consisting of a diverse group of actors in alliance with performers and other local theater groups. There is something for all tastes as performances range from theater, dance, improvisation, and music.

You've GOT to EXPERIENCE it!

Everything begins and ends with a story, and no less is the case with Baba Jamal Koram, Ed.S., the StoryMan, a story-telling phenomenon. His inspirational stories captivate children of ALL ages, offering timeless tales sparkling with encouragement and uplifting spirit. He calls himself a dedicated practioner of the spoken word, and that, indeed, sums up the mission of this king of storytellers.

Serving as consultant, counselor, educator and friend for countless youth in schools and youth programs, he also conducts residency programs and workshops for community insitutions.

Come to our Festival, and experience the story as it was truly meant to be told, courtesy of featured performer, Jamal Koram the Storyman.

Giving performances that have been deemed "Electrifying!" The Kusun Emsemble is an extraordinary ensemble of musicians and dancers based in Ghana, West Africa. Founded by Nii Tettey Tetteh, the group includes past members of The National Ballet and The Pan African Orchestra. Although rooted in traditional music, the group has developed a new brand of music and dance they have dubbed "Nokoko."

The global music community reaped immeasurable benefits when an Akan/Ashanti royal drummer named Isaac Asante delved into popular musical forms and sought his destiny outside of the royal courts of Ghana. By profession a master of the atumpan (talking) drum pair and other Akan drums, Okyerema Asante ("Royal Drummer Asante") has nonetheless mastered many of Ghana's peoples' musical forms (Ga, Ewe, Fante, Dagomba...). Today he incorporates traditional Akan stick drums (the huge "from" drums & 4 or more atumpan) along with congas, ankle bells, chimes, shakers, cymbals, and assorted percussion into his immense setup. Come accompany Okyerema Asante into the true heart and spirit of African drumming.