Soka Tribe's Funk Powered Dance Preview at Kennedy Center Washington DC

Описание: Soka Tribe brought the Carnival Vibe.. wrapped in a cultural journey to the Kennedy Center.

We are so proud of the Soka Tribe Convoy who showed up and showed out, creating a vibe that had the audience yelling Wheyyyyyyyyyyy and waving their hands.

Cast:
Narrator: Shermica Farquhar
Bélé : Jazelle Ashley Hunt, April Stanford Jennifer Thomas
Folklore: Kwabena Safo-Agyekum Kwabs Dance Company - KDC Group, Jamie Thompson LyveARTS International
Jouvert & Carnival Ensemble: Tracy Adams Avery, Dawn Bellinger, Naeem Brewington, Alexandra Cohen, Tamica Daniel, Risa Dixon, Erica Franklin, Catherine Jackson, Alissa Robinson, Makini Aziza Young

🎵 Music:
RR Riddim
BLAXX- Master of Mas
Patrice Roberts and Machel Montano- Band of the Year
Nailah Blackman- Sokah
Bunji Garlin -Differentology
LFS MUSIC -No weapon

We are ever grateful for those who touched this project in a big or small way. The village was activated. Thank You-
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Our Funk Parade Family, Soka Tribe Chiefs Jenn & Jazz for your presence and leadership, Jamie Thompson of Lyve Arts for your artistic direction, Kwabena Safo-Agyekum of Kwabs Dance Company-your chiefdom and partnership, Nicole Lewis- silent right hand Jamal Rigault- our DJ, Gary Drew of DC Department of Parks and Recreation Off Road DC Costume and Content Support: Suzanne Matthews, Alexandra Jones, Kelly Green, Nadia Wilson, Suzie Casal, Michael Tutu, Sally Mannix, Abby Charles, Danelle Dickson, Niama Safia Sandy, Nicole Grimes, Esquires Stelly, Maria Nunes Photography Maria Nunes-your visual representation of carnival is everything ... And every carnival baby.. you inspired this!

Video by Soca Mixx www.kidmixphotography.com