Baakari Wilder is internationally known for starring in the Broadway musical Bring In Da Noise, Bring In Da Funk. He received a Bessie Award for his performance, and later assumed the lead role for a year. He received the Pola Nirenska Award for achievement in dance, and the “Hoofer Award” by the American Tap Dance Foundation. Baakari's dancing has delighted audiences around the world in places such as the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, France, Africa, Brazil, Germany, Japan, and Russia.
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Digital Media Productions (Urban) founded by Edward Washington
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A collaboratively produced experiment in radio as cultural commons.
Guitarist Mark Edwards has been hailed by the Montgomery Advertiser as a player who “transfers to another zone, effortlessly strumming, plucking and picking a variety of classical masterpieces with clarity.” Susan Brall says, “If you want to hear the best, you will want to catch Mark Edwards performing…His talent is unbelievable.”
Maceo “Tendaji” Lester is a filmmaker based in Baltimore, MD. His work ranges from music videos, narrative film, documentaries, and wedding videography. Lester received his BA in Mass Communications at Virginia State University. Years later he enrolled at the Maryland Institute College of Art where he received his MFA in Film. His love of music, sports, and African-American culture are very prevalent in his work. His work has screened and won awards at several film festivals across the nation and internationally.
Being a native of West Baltimore has taught Artist Ernest Shaw the meaning of perseverance, community and integrity. As a product of Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore School for the Arts, Morgan State University and Howard University. Shaw recognizes the importance of using his skills and talents for the betterment of others, not simply for his own self-aggrandizement. For Ernest, teaching is also an artistic medium.
DuPont Brass is a unique, soulful, brass ensemble hailing from the DMV Metropolitan Area. Originally composed of five music majors from Howard University trying to raise money for tuition during the Christmas season, they have now grown to a 9-piece ensemble consisting of brass, a rhythm section, and vocalists. Gaining popularity from playing at local Metro stations, DuPont Brass started out professionally playing for weddings, banquets, and other private events in the surrounding area.
Local artist/tattoo artist located in Pigtown Baltimore.
Camila Leão is an artist specializing in illustration, painting, public art, and illustration.
Originally from Brazil, now living in Baltimore. Camila's art features vibrant colors, mixed textures and fluid elements. She has done illustrations in Baltimore Magazine, painted municipal structures in Towson-MD, designed the largest municipal lighthouse monument in Essex-MD, and worked on countless projects for a broad range of clients that include TED Countdown, University of Berkley, CA, Indigenous' Rights NGO's, music artists, small businesses, and Passport Scotch.
Kippa Madden, is a singer/songwriter from Baltimore Maryland who's performed and featured in various venues in and around Maryland. She has travelled and performed with the Morgan State University Choir while studying voice. Kippa continued her musical career by collaborating on several projects with local artists. She has been noted for her versatility in a wide range of musical genres such as R & B, Neo-Soul, Pop, and Jazz. Her influences include such artists as Billy Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, Stephanie Mills, Natalie Cole and Jill Scott.