Line-Up Change

JoBlack Sekou is no longer participating in the Festival. We're sorry to see him go, as we enjoy his music. But we expect to be able to announce a replacement for him in the next few days. Stay tuned!

New Sponsors!

We are extremely grateful and fortunate to have picked up a few more sponsors for the event: Sound Frontier and Roslyn Briggs. Sound Frontier is a dynamic blues/rock band out of Brooklyn and Harlem. Roslyn Briggs is an artist who creates gift baskets and designs and implements the setpieces, color schemes, etc. for weddings, corporate conferences, and more! You can learn more about both Sound Frontier and Roslyn Briggs here:

http://www.myspace.com/sureshotbaskets

http://www.myspace.com/soundfrontiermusic

Ganessa James: The Newest Addition to the show

Ganessa James is a songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, bassist, producer, all-around music acolyte. Her solo project is kin to Onliest, her band with her twin sister, Tiffany "Zelle" James. Ganessa's music includes irresistible earnest delivery, harmonies, and lyrics that implore you to listen and be moved. She is a self-taught singer with influences that include Take 6, En Vogue, Boyz II Men, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor and Joan Armatrading. Ganessa has performed at innumerable New York City venues both as a solo artist, part of Onliest and with other independent artists such as the Soulfolk Experience and Shelley Nicole's blakbushe.