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MOJA Arts Festival Plans to Expand Literary Program, Other Initiatives
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The MOJA Arts Festival is expanding its 2024 literary program to continue educating the community on Black culture and history. On Tuesday, the Ways and Means Committee voted to approve a grant request to help fund…
MOJA Artistic Director to perform at the Annual Concert in the Park
The MOJA Arts Festival Artistic Director Charlton Singleton and the Beehive Orchestra will have a FREE concert this Saturday, May 11th. This year’s Concert will feature our very own Awendaw native and Grammy Award-winning artist, Charlton Singleton & his 10-piece Beehive…
Charlton Singleton to play at the African Education Outreach on May 4th
This Saturday, May 4th, MOJA Arts Artistic Director Charlton Singleton and his Jazz Quintet will provide the entertainment for an awesome fundraiser supporting the African Education Outreach. The Jazz Quintet Doors open at 6:00 pm. The show begins at 7:00…
MOJA’s Artistic Director Recognized as a “Jazz Hero”
The MOJA Arts Festival’s Artistic Director, Charlton Singleton, has been nationally recognized by the Jazz Journalist Association as its 2024 class of Jazz Heroes. This special recognition is reserved for musicians who demonstrate and share their passion for jazz with…
From the Ground Up: Black Charleston and the Reconstruction Era – Friday, February 23 at 7pm at Cannon Street Arts Center
Join the MOJA Arts Festival Artistic Director, Charlton Singleton, and the City of Charleston’s Poet Laureate A$iah Mae on Friday, February 23 at 7pm for a unique Black History Month program called “From the Ground Up: Black Charleston and the…
MOJA Arts Festival 2023 Performers Nominated for two Grammys
The War and Treaty, who performed at the 2023 MOJA Arts Festival, have received two nominations for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song for “Blank Page”. The War and Treaty, a husband and wife duo…
Poetry in Focus: A Ekphrastic Love Letter to “Losing Ground”
Charleston Poet Laureate A$iahMae in partnership with the MOJA Arts Festival, presents Poetry in Focus: An Ekphrastic Love Letter to the film “Losing Ground”. This evening assembles poets Queen Guillotine and TTruthSeeker The Poet, and experimental music duo Geechee Technologies…
Charlton Singleton named Jazz Artist of the Year
Congratulations to MOJA’s Artistic Director, Charlton Singleton, for winning Charleston City Paper 2023 City Paper Award Jazz Artist of the Year. We are all so proud of you and continue to be inspired by your music and your leadership. Keep…
2023 MOJA Community Tribute Luncheon Honorees
The MOJA Arts Festival is pleased to bestow awards on outstanding community leaders in recognition of their contributions to the region at the annual MOJA Community Tribute Luncheon. The 2023 MOJA Community Tribute Luncheon Honorees are: Ms. Javetta Palmer Campbell,…
Thank You for Supporting MOJA Arts Festival 2023
The 2023 MOJA Arts Festival was a huge success. We would like to say thank you to Charleston’s City Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs, planning committee members, our vendors and artists. We would also like to say a big…