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Evening
of Inspiration Presenters
Join
these dynamic sisters as they provide an evening of inspiration and
tribute to Dada Rafiki honorees through music, poetry, song and an unforgettable
evening of the arts...
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Andrea
P. Thomas |
Andrea
P. Thomas, Psalmist
Andrea
is an anointed psalmist and singer songwriter who has touched
the lives of thousands with her melodious voice. Gifted in many
areas of music, she has a background in classical, jazz, gospel
and contemporary delivery. Andrea has been a part of dada rafiki
since its inception and adoring fans always request her performances.
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Flora
Leptak-Moreau
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Kai Kweol Caribbean
Music & Dance
Kai Kweol Caribbean
Music and Dance was established to promote the understanding
and appreciation of Caribbean Culture and the performing arts
and to help bridge the gap among people of different racial
and cultural backgrounds. The company is based in Cincinnati
and is directed by Flora Leptak-Moreau who grew up in Dominica.
The word Kai Kweol is Creole-language for "Creole House,"
which is literally a form of folk architecture, but metaphorically
refers to the multicultural world that we all live in. The organization
draws upon the traditions of the English, French, and Spanish
Caribbean, with their many contributing influences.
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Arts
of Excellence Youth Dancers
Arts for Excellence
is an interpretive dance organization established by jacqueline
McClure to expose youth in the community to positive, cultural
and inspired movement. During Dada Rafiki, four young sisters,under
the direction of Jacqueline McClure will present a performance
"Better People" that both interprets the music and
brings generations of women and young sisters together, culminating
the evening of inspiration.
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Janice
NaPier |
Janice
NaPier, Recording Artist, Kingdom Lyrics
Angelic is the only
word, which adequately describes her musical talents. She is
God's anointed Gospel Minister of song, blessed with the ability
to sing in an array of styles; traditional, contemporary, praise,
and worship. She has been privileged to perform many concerts
throughout her hometown and surrounding communities of Kentucky
and Indiana.
Janice has performed
on concert stages with many renowned artists such as Dr. Charles
Fold and the Charles Fold Singers, Mr. Willie Neal Johnson and
the Gospel Keynotes, the Mighty Clouds Joy and Andrea Crouch.
She was Guest Soloist at the Shirley Caesars' Outreach Ministry
Crusade Convention in Durham, North Carolina, the Gospel Music
Workshop of America, in Washington D.C. and Janice has appeared
on Singsation, the #1 Gospel television station in Chicago hosted
by the great gospel singer Vickie Winans, and made guest appearances
on local television and radio programs.
Many
fans have been blessed by her inspiring lyrics and smooth melodious
voice, which captivates and ministers to their various needs.
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Leslie
Marie Calhoun |
Leslie
Marie Calhoun, Poet,
Inspirational Speaker/Writer
Leslie Marie Calhoun,
Poet/Inspirational Speaker and Writer resides in Cincinnati,
Ohio. Licensed and Ordained Minister, Leslie serves as a Hamilton
County Adult Jail Chaplain and Associate Minister with Zion
Global Ministries in West Chester, Ohio. Leslie’s passion
is to engage females of all racial, cultural, spiritual, and
economic levels in such as way that they begin seeing I themselves
the worth that God manifests in them before the beginning of
time—thus while they are yet in their mother’s womb.
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Annie
Ruth |
Annie
Ruth, Host
of Dada Rafiki, Poet and Performing Artist
Annie Ruth is a dynamic
sister who utilizes her positive voice to inspire women nationally.
She is an award-winning spoken word artist/poet, author, and
visual artist who shares a message of universal sisterhood and
exhorts women from all walks of life to embrace the power of
a positive self-image and walk in their unique gifting.
Annie Ruth describes
her work as a "reflection of her positive spirit"
because she simply pours out what God has poured into her. In
2002 she released an inspirational CD entitled Soul of a Sister
and her song My Sista, My Friend is rapidly becoming an anthem
for women’s groups across the country. Annie Ruth is active
within the community, leading causes that impact women, children,
the arts, and literacy.
She has a passion
for empowering women and has consistently established sisterhood
projects that benefit the community at large.
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