Hello, my name is Josette Young, a Teaching Artist from Hyattsville, MD. Originally from Pedregal San Joaquin Panama. I've developed a fun interactive Dance and art class for children Pre-k to 2nd grades, called Universal Carnival, which came about as I was inspired by my nostalgia and great memories growing up in Panama during Carnival season.
Spotlights on Guitar History: Mauro and Emilia Giuliani
Marlow Guitar International's new series of educational videos, "Spotlights on Guitar History," shares the stories of composers, players, and key events throughout the history of the classical guitar. The second episode discusses the career and music of Mauro Giuliani and his daughter, Emilia Giuliani, and includes commentary from guitarist Emma Rush. The series is written, produced, and narrated by Dr. Candice Mowbray.
Fleurette Africaine
Classical guitarist Candice Mowbray, with her husband Danny Webber on steel-string guitar, transcribed “Fleurette Africaine,” or “African Flower,” from a video of Ellington playing the piece solo on piano on The Tonight Show, hosted by Art Linkletter, September 19, 1962. Two days earlier, Ellington had recorded “Fleurette Africaine” with bassist Charles Mingus and drummer Max Roach for their album Money Jungle. Filmmaker Darroch Greer thought the moody tones could illustrate the remarkable life of Eugene Bullard and his time in the City of Light. Much of the footage was shot in France for Greer’s and Paul Glenshaw’s documentary The Lafayette Escadrille. Special thanks to Harry Miller, ASC, for color correction of the French footage.
Composed by Duke Ellington
Performed by Candice Mowbray and Danny Webber
Film by Darroch Greer
Artist links:
Candice Mowbray - https://www.candicemowbray.com/
Darroch Greer - https://www.sodbusterpictures.com/
About the Seven Tones Project
The Seven Tones Project is an educational public service that brings together quarantined musicians and filmmakers to make short films celebrating the artistry of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Our goal is to be a bridge between artists, pay tribute to the geniuses of Black American Music, and to create some beauty in our newly virtual world.
Composed by Duke Ellington
Performed by Candice Mowbray and Danny Webber
Film by Darroch Greer
Artist links:
Candice Mowbray - https://www.candicemowbray.com/
Darroch Greer - https://www.sodbusterpictures.com/
About the Seven Tones Project
The Seven Tones Project is an educational public service that brings together quarantined musicians and filmmakers to make short films celebrating the artistry of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Our goal is to be a bridge between artists, pay tribute to the geniuses of Black American Music, and to create some beauty in our newly virtual world.
Jennifer “Jeni” Fairman has had a love of art and a penchant for science all her life. She is a certified medical illustrator and principal artist of her illustration studio, Fairman Studios. Jeni’s metalsmithing and jewelry-making take place at Jeni Elizabeth Jewelry. Constantly inspired by anatomy, science, and nature, Jeni creates pieces that incorporate these subjects.
I am an artist, educator, and emotional worker whose educational practice is rooted in using an interpersonal therapeutic framework to guide my personal and professional life. My co-collaborator Karryl Eugene and I develop seasonal projects that serve the black Baltimore Community, specifically children within Baltimore City School District (k-12) and the local black Baltimore Arts Community
Been doing music since 2001. Artist/Producer/Writer/Arranger
Jennifer Ridgway is a Theatre Teaching Artist who facilitates and consults on creative, arts-making, and -learning experiences, specializing in bringing artistry to life, amplifying everyday stories, promoting empathy, creating positive change, and fostering community joy.