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Storytellers

Kucha & Baba Tony

Tony Carpenter

Reginald D. Avent

​​Members of "ASE"

​​Toca - Live Summer Manna

Recently hosted Africa in Chicago: Neighborhoods Of The World  at​

Navy Pier Crystal Gardens. Presented in partnership with Africa International House,Inc.

 

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Audley L. Reid, often referred to as "Reid", began his musical odyssey over 25 years ago.

Proficient on all saxophones, Reid prefers the Alto Sax and his passionate technique, smooth styling and distinctive sound often draws comparisons to the music of David Sanborn and sax genius of the late Art Porter, Jr.

 

Audley Reid
Samuel "Savoirfaire" Williams

Samuel is  known in the musicians circle as an uncompromising artist who may show up as a featured guest Artist at Chicago’s most coveted Studio Recording Session ala CRC (recording Studios) or you may see him Performing at The Museum Of Contemporary Art as a Specially invited guest Soloist to Symphony Center as a stand in for better known Classical Violinists.

Bernard Crump

Kamilah Furqaan

Kwame Steve Cobb & Chavunduka

Born and raised in Chicago, Bernard's musical roots go back to his early days playing gospel for the church. Considered as a music pioneer and mentor by many Chicago Artist, Bernard has played with music legends, James Brown, Millie Jackson, The Ohio Players,​currently touring with The Gentleman Of Leisure.

​Drummer, Percussionist, Songwriter, Producer and Founder of Cobbala Productions, Kwame Steve Cobb is the co-writer and producer of the highly acclaimed recording called "Seven Principles," the first complete contemporary collection of original songs for Kwanzaa.

As a member of The Chicago Flute Society, Kamilah has performed at the Conrad Hilton and the Chicago Auditorium Theater and numerous Legendary venues. Kamilah performed recently at the Eclectic Soul Restaurant  with Jazz Great Ghalib Ghallab to a packed house and recieved a standiing ovation.

Chicago's Very Own

Featured Jazz Artist
Margaret Murphy-Webb​

Maggie Brown

Moon Dance

Margaret has been singing professionally throughout the United States and Europe for over 25 years. She developed her unique vocal style and showmanship under the tutelage of world renown tenor saxophonist Von Freeman with whom she shared the stage at the Taste of Chicago, The Chicago Jazz Festival, Andy's, Pete Miller's, Pops, The Jazz Showcase, and many other venues. As leader of her own quartet, she opened for jazz pianist, Joe Sample and Chick Corea and has performed for both Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and Ambassadors from Russia and Poland.

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