Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Trinidad & Tobago Steel Orchestra |
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This amazing group of musicians are from the Baltimore, Maryland area. They perform under the leadership of Maestro Richard Semper.
Featuring the melodic sounds of the Caribbean Islands, the Orchestra is comprised of eight to ten versatile artists that play some socas, calypsos, raggae, and American standards of their own arrangement.
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Praise Time |
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"Praise is What We Do." The African American Culture practices the tenants of praising GOD in whatever setting. Our homes, jobs,
places of recreation, art, festivals, and especially the churches of this great society are places where we praise Him with the sound
of the trumpet, the tambourine, and the organ. The African American Festival will feature the Great Preaching-Singing man of God
and Gospel Recording Artist Dr. Norman Hutchins, the fine Freedom choir of Philadelphia and local gospel groups as
we praise God in a most prolific and humble way.
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Sankofa African Dancers & Drummers |
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Well known throughout the region as a high energy performing dance and drum group, this company of fine young artists will bring a taste of original Africa to Delaware
while performing such favorite pieces as funga, koukou, lamba, and Y2Kofa for an elegant and proud audience. "JAMBO." Welcome to Sankofa's Festival!
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Featured Musicians |
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Fostina Dixon and the Winds of Change jazz Orchestra will entertain festival goers with the snazziest saxophone this side of St Louis. Rated in the
top 10 female artists in the country, Ms. Dixon whips our rhythmic sycopations with a blues flavor that engulf every soul within its reach. Supported
by an all star cast of musicians, "Winds" will capture the heart of jazz lovers.
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This event is free and open to the public.
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African American Festival
"Positively Dover"
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About the Festival
The African American Festival, sponsored by The Inner City Cultural League, Inc. is 18 years old. Started in 1989 as a craft show, The African American Festival "Positively Dover," is currently established as a tradition in central Delaware. Steeped in the culture of Africa and Africa America, this entertaining and historical event is viewed by many as the most celebrated event of the summer season in Dover. This event has grown tremendously over the past 3 years, with an audience of more than 20,000 participants.
Learn more about the African American Festival
Sankofa Dancers & Drummers
Sankofa is a Dover-based Company with a primary focus on African Dance and African Percussion classes for youth of the community. Founded in 1994 by Councilman Reuben Salters, Sankofa is designed to teach basic percussion instrumentation, rhythms and pieces from various African Nations. Sankofa dancers also learn the history of the dance pieces and are exposed to a variety of dancing styles. Professional teachers from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. are contracted to provide the best instructions for our members. Call 736-0101 for membership information.
Learn more about the Sankofa Dancers & Drummers
Creative Jazz Ensemble
Creative Jazz Ensemble will perform during the evening and thrill your jazz and R&B taste with special renditions of old favorites. New jazz will feature trumpet and bass solos
while delving into the magic of cool jazz. Well known in the Delaware area, Creative Vibes/Jazz with Vonzell Starnes and several stellar downstate jazz men will keep the festival rockin'.
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