• Read more about Dr. John R. Lamkin II

John R. Lamkin, II, Ph.D. Formally the Director of Bands and the Coordinator of Music Education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, John R. Lamkin II received his Bachelors from South Carolina State University, his Masters from Morgan University, and his Doctorate from The University of Maryland at College Park.  All his academic degrees have been in Music Education. 

• Read more about Bryan Ewald

I am an independent guitarist. multi-instrumentalist & producer based in Annapolis, MD. In addition to performing solo and with various bands of my own, I have been hired by over 200 artists/bands for live, touring, or recording work. 

• Read more about Yvette Spears - Jazz Vocalist

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and resident of the Greater Washington DC area, Yvette Spears is a performing artist who has numerous recognitions through her collaborations with many renowned Jazz artists.  Yvette was introduced to performance at an early age growing up in NOLA as a Jazz Vocalist, in theatre, and also an opportunity as an "on-air" talent for former BETonJazz.    

• Read more about Bomani Armah

Bomani Armah is a Hip Hop artist, writer, educator, and family man. Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Prince George's County, Maryland, Bomani's goal is to "Honor the Ancestors, Prepare the Descendants and Love Right Now." Bomani has released four Hip Hop albums, including "Bomani Armah is the Watermelon Man." He is best known for his 2007 viral crunk hit "Read a Book," which aired on BET's 106th & Park.

• Read more about Kim Poole Music

Ms. Kim Poole is a Soul-Fusion Performing Artivist and Founding Fellow of the Teaching Artist Institute, providing an opportunity for artists to learn techniques for social transformation while fostering outlets for socially engaged art.  Operating in the USA, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and The Gambia through TAI Kim Poole and an international team of Teaching Artists are originating the Art for Social Transformation: Teaching Artistry in Action curriculum & workbook for change agents and universities interested in exploring the “Art of Possibility.”