Sat May 13, 2023
AfroSolo Arts Festival 29 - Program 1: A Haven For Black Art and Culture!
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Charles Blackwell, poet, singer, and visual artist, will premiere a multi-media work titled: "SHOULDERS TO STAND ON." The work will include poetry, music, and a dancer who will amplify his message of the battle and conquest of the human spirit that has emerged from the injustice, inequality, and oppression that Black people have experienced. Although legally blind, Blackwell is a noted poet, singer, and playwright whose works examine Blackness from the perspective of his unseeing eyes. ?
Dr. Mwanza Furaha will perform a musical tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou. Dr. Angelou permitted Dr. Furaha to utilize her poems. She has transformed the poems into a musical soundtrack that honors Dr. Angelou's phenomenal poetry in a way that glorifies her priceless contributions to our history and culture. Dr. Furaha is an actor, dancer, producer, and singer. As a friend of Dr. Angelou, she performed with her numerous times throughout their friendship.
Eric Ward performs "The Last to Know: A Hoarder's Story" about family dynamics. After his Mother's death and the erosion of Ward's family during his teen years, Eric began to "Collect" things, primarily musical albums, to cope with the stress. However, during his years working in social services, Ward "Discovered" that his "Collection" had become an affliction. With this realization, he begins his journey on the road to recovery. Ward has a keen eye for detail and an irresistible sense of humor. Using these skills, he weaves a story of unfortunate circumstances into a triumph of the human spirit. Written by Eric Ward and directed by Geoffrey Grier.
THEATRE COVID 19 REQUIREMENT : MASK REQUIRED OF ALL ATTENDEES!
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Dr. Mwanza Furaha will perform a musical tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou. Dr. Angelou permitted Dr. Furaha to utilize her poems. She has transformed the poems into a musical soundtrack that honors Dr. Angelou's phenomenal poetry in a way that glorifies her priceless contributions to our history and culture. Dr. Furaha is an actor, dancer, producer, and singer. As a friend of Dr. Angelou, she performed with her numerous times throughout their friendship.
Eric Ward performs "The Last to Know: A Hoarder's Story" about family dynamics. After his Mother's death and the erosion of Ward's family during his teen years, Eric began to "Collect" things, primarily musical albums, to cope with the stress. However, during his years working in social services, Ward "Discovered" that his "Collection" had become an affliction. With this realization, he begins his journey on the road to recovery. Ward has a keen eye for detail and an irresistible sense of humor. Using these skills, he weaves a story of unfortunate circumstances into a triumph of the human spirit. Written by Eric Ward and directed by Geoffrey Grier.
THEATRE COVID 19 REQUIREMENT : MASK REQUIRED OF ALL ATTENDEES!
Charles Blackwell, poet, singer, and visual artist, will premiere a multi-media work titled: "SHOULDERS TO STAND ON." The work will include poetry, music, and a dancer who will amplify his message of the battle and conquest of the human spirit that has emerged from the injustice, inequality, and oppression that Black people have experienced. Although legally blind, Blackwell is a noted poet, singer, and playwright whose works examine Blackness from the perspective of his unseeing eyes. ?
Dr. Mwanza Furaha will perform a musical tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou. Dr. Angelou permitted Dr. Furaha to utilize her poems. She has transformed the poems into a musical soundtrack that honors Dr. Angelou's phenomenal poetry in a way that glorifies her priceless contributions to our history and culture. Dr. Furaha is an actor, dancer, producer, and singer. As a friend of Dr. Angelou, she performed with her numerous times throughout their friendship.
Eric Ward performs "The Last to Know: A Hoarder's Story" about family dynamics. After his Mother's death and the erosion of Ward's family during his teen years, Eric began to "Collect" things, primarily musical albums, to cope with the stress. However, during his years working in social services, Ward "Discovered" that his "Collection" had become an affliction. With this realization, he begins his journey on the road to recovery. Ward has a keen eye for detail and an irresistible sense of humor. Using these skills, he weaves a story of unfortunate circumstances into a triumph of the human spirit. Written by Eric Ward and directed by Geoffrey Grier.
THEATRE COVID 19 REQUIREMENT : MASK REQUIRED OF ALL ATTENDEES!
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Dr. Mwanza Furaha will perform a musical tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou. Dr. Angelou permitted Dr. Furaha to utilize her poems. She has transformed the poems into a musical soundtrack that honors Dr. Angelou's phenomenal poetry in a way that glorifies her priceless contributions to our history and culture. Dr. Furaha is an actor, dancer, producer, and singer. As a friend of Dr. Angelou, she performed with her numerous times throughout their friendship.
Eric Ward performs "The Last to Know: A Hoarder's Story" about family dynamics. After his Mother's death and the erosion of Ward's family during his teen years, Eric began to "Collect" things, primarily musical albums, to cope with the stress. However, during his years working in social services, Ward "Discovered" that his "Collection" had become an affliction. With this realization, he begins his journey on the road to recovery. Ward has a keen eye for detail and an irresistible sense of humor. Using these skills, he weaves a story of unfortunate circumstances into a triumph of the human spirit. Written by Eric Ward and directed by Geoffrey Grier.
THEATRE COVID 19 REQUIREMENT : MASK REQUIRED OF ALL ATTENDEES!
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