Meet the Artist Brian Shields, is a senior student of Capoeira Angola at Mestre Themba’s school. Practicing closely with Mestre Themba and other instructors, Brian overcame severe burnout through Capoeira Angola. His journey back to clarity and productivity through this traditional art form resonates deeply with today’s overstressed young adults.
African-American Luthiership of the Banjo
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Boom Squad Academy
Clown Dance/Clowning
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Maurice Wilkins (The Stew)
Chef and Community Builder
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Muisi-kongo Malonga
Kongolese Dance
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Kwaku Oppong Manu
Ghanaian Agbekor drumming
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Madiou Diouf
Madiou Diouf playing a Djembe solo. Photo: Courtesy of the artist. Madiou Diouf of Oakland, is a Sound Engineer and Musical Director for the Diamano Coura West African Dance Company. His journey in the world of music and sound engineering is a testament to the rich tapestry of…
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Nimely Pan African Dance Company
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Janeen Johnson
Congolese music and dance
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Francis Kofi Akotuah
Ewe Akpoka Drumming
