Ayanna Gregory appears at Bus Boys and Poets Monday, December 28th 7 pm to 9:00 pm RSVP [phone]

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Highly recommended~~~WDCJN

www.busboysandpoets.com
2021 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Ayanna Gregory Official Site
www.ayannagregory.com

With the release of her debut CD, “Beautiful Flower”, Ayanna Gregory has introduced herself to the world. For this soul singer, songwriter, and agent of change, music is more than entertainment; it is her mission. And with penetrating depth, Ayanna sings songs that make audiences feel and heal. In a time so needy of real music, Ayanna promises to bring to the world a most beautiful and meaningful brand of Soul Music.



Ballad for My Father


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Ayanna is no stranger to the entertainment world. While growing up as the daughter of celebrated Comedian and Human Rights Activist Dick Gregory, Ayanna was blessed with the opportunity to interact with such mega talents as Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye,

Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Family. But the glamour of the entertainment world isn’t what resonated most with her. Raised with a deep awareness and concern for Human Rights, Ayanna’s musical roots are steeped in the struggle of the “Freedom Movement”. Ayanna knew early on that her gift of song would be her gift to the struggle.



In 1990, Ayanna became recognized as a powerful and progressive voice as a student activist at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Here she was called on to sing at marches, rallies and anti-war demonstrations. From there and for the next decade, Ayanna would become a major voice within the various cultural, political, and spiritual movements in the nation’s capitol. In 1992, Ayanna joined 2000 Black, a “message music” project and went on to record, perform and tour with this group for the next six years. By 1995, Ayanna was gaining recognition as a solo vocalist. As an emerging Soul artist, she began performing locally, nationally and internationally at clubs, theaters, music festivals and political events. In 1999, Ayanna teamed with up-and-coming producer James McKinney to bring forth her debut album, “Beautiful Flower”, released in May 2003.

Four years in the making, “Beautiful Flower” reflects a highly spiritual and deeply soulful musical journey. This project embodies soul music, literally and figuratively. In the traditional sense, it celebrates a mixture of soul genres: R&B, Gospel, Blues, Hip Hop and Spiritual. But most importantly, these songs inspire the human spirit...to grow, to heal, and to live.

Ayanna’s music and mission have taken her around the country and to three other continents; performing at countless music festivals, historic venues, and notable political events. A few career highlights include performances at: The Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Washington, D.C., the 1997 Million Women March, the African/African-American Summits in Senegal (1995), Zimbabwe(1997), and Ghana (1999), 2001/2003 Black Radio Exclusive Conferences, and Louis Farrakhan’s 2004 “Daughters of Legends” Savior’s Day Concert.

Over the past decade, Ayanna has had the privilege of sharing the stage with such icons as Isaac Hayes, Will Downing, Roy Ayers, Ahmad Jamal, Lou Donaldson, Jennifer Holiday, Najee, Amiri Baraka, Sonia Sanchez, Maya Angelou, the Last Poets, Donald Byrd, James Moody, Rachelle Ferrell, Bill Cosby, Stevie Wonder and Dick Gregory.



In 2004, Ayanna kicked off her international “Beautiful Flower” tour in Los Angeles with her long time musical influence and friend, Stevie Wonder. After delivering Ayanna’s glowing introduction to the show, Wonder then joined Ayanna on stage and performed several songs with her that evening.

This year, in addition to touring with her band, Ayanna is currently rehearsing and scheduling performances for a new one woman play (co-penned by her) on the life and songs of the High Priestess of Soul Nina Simone. She is also working on her sophomore album, which is due to be released in 2006.

As a musician, writer and producer, Ayanna continues to grow and etch out her place in the entertainment world. As an activist, Ayanna will continue to be a musical messenger for the planet.

GEORGE V JOHNSON JR
Executive Director
Washington DC Jazz Network
240-691-3868

Interview with Dr. Barry Harris RESCHEDULED 2ND WEEK OF JANUARY

RE-SCHEDULE 2ND WEEK OF JANUARY

BARRY HARRIS IS IN DETROIT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Exploring America's Classical Music with the Great piano virtuoso Dr. Barry Harris"
Thursday, December 24th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
"The George V Johnson Jr Show"

CO-HOST

LARRY RIDLEY
Executive Director
AFRICAN AMERICAN JAZZ CAUCUS
212-979-0304

African American Jazz Caucus Official Website


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LARRY RIDLEY
Executive Director
AFRICAN AMERICAN JAZZ CAUCUS
212-979-0304

African American Jazz Caucus Official Website

WORKING TOGETHER WORKS!

MISSION: The African American Jazz Caucus, Inc., is dedicated to protecting, preserving and perpetuating the rich cultural heritage of jazz, which is one of our indigenous musical art forms.

PRESERVING THE JAZZ LEGACY

Jazz is an art form which has its origins, spiritual, heritage and cultural roots in Africa, African American communities and the African Diaspora. The African American Jazz Caucus, Inc. (AAJC), is proactively working to maintain the aesthetic integrity, heritage, legacy and historical facts germane to the music. We are engaged in creating programs and providing services to further jazz education and jazz audiences. The Caucus invites and encourages proactive members to share their expertise in our
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS (NAJJP)

"June is Black Music Month!"
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH JAZZ
"Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!"

WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
www.19thofjune.com/festival.html

Hosted by: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
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HONORING WASHINGTON, DC JAZZ LEGEND

DUKE ELLINGTON
Historic jazz orchesetra composer, leader & pianist
Born in Washington, DC

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Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Artistic Director
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Program (MJHP)
662-247-1471 or 662-247-3364

(Belzoni, Mississippi) - As the National Juneteenth Jazz Artist, minister, physician and jazz musician, Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., performs across the country promoting "June Is Black Music Month!" - CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH JAZZ - Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!" Founder of the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP), Myers is the leader of the "Modern Juneteenth Movement" in America and the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign. The NAJJP is the sponsor of several Juneteenth Jazz Legacy Concerts and African American Art Exhibits during Black Music Month, including the historic African-American jazz legacy cities of Kansas City, MO and Omaha, NB.


"RON MYERS PROMOTES JUNETEENTH JAZZ DURING BLACK MUSIC MONTH"

JUNETEENTH TRAVEL
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I Street, S.W. Washington, DC
202-484-7700

Art Exhibit Opens at 1:00pm
Reception at 6:00pm
Concert Begins at 7:00pm

Free Admission! No Cover Charge! DONATIONS APPRECIATED!
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