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SUMMARY:Cultural Cadences Overview (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:An interactive event\, intertwining live dialogue between a Gullah Linguistics Expert\, Shakespearean Scholar and 2 performers\, exploring the resonances between two distinct linguistic expressions. \nFeaturing: \n\n\nScenes from Shakespearean plays\, and Gullah poetry\, Cultural Cadences offers a multifaceted look into the rich complexities of both Gullah and Shakespeares’ linguistic and rhythm cultures.\nExpert-led discussions will delve into the historical and cultural contexts that have shaped these languages: complex rhythm patterns\, word order\, sentence structure\, and grammatical conventions\, and more.\nInteractive activities include Q&A sessions with performers and scholars allowing audience members to deepen their appreciation for linguistic diversity and cultural richness.
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/cultural-cadences-overview-2/
LOCATION:International African American Museum\, 14 Wharfside Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Music
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SUMMARY:MOJA Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Gino Castillo and the Cuban Cowboys will headline this FREE concert and Dance Party with a special opening performance by The Dubplates.
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/moja-dance-party/
LOCATION:Festival Hall\, 56 Beaufain Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T200000
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SUMMARY:MOJA Festival Finale
DESCRIPTION:Close out the Festival in style! Everyone in your family will enjoy this free-to-attend celebration of all that the MOJA Arts Festival has to offer. \nFrom fascinating vendors and fantastic food choices to an evening of live music\, featuring Charlton Singleton and Friends playing the best of classic soul and R&B\, this party is sure to entertain.
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/moja-festival-finale/
LOCATION:Hampton Park\, 30 Mary Murray Dr\, Charleston\, SC\, 29403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260406T074454
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SUMMARY:2025 MOJA Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Advance tickets may be purchased online. In person sales (card only\, please) will be available at each ticketed event starting one hour before curtain time. \n* dates and times subject to change \n\nThursday\,\nSeptember 25\n\n6–7pm: MOJA Opening Day Street Parade – Marion Square to East Bay/South Market\n7pm: MOJA Arts Festival Opening Reception\, featuring Rochelle Whitney Green – Cannon Street Arts Center\n\n\n\nFriday\,\nSeptember 26\n\n6–11pm: Johnny Osbourne headlining Reggae Block Dance – Brittlebank Park (free)\n\n\n\nSaturday\,\nSeptember 27\n\nNoon–3pm: Gullah Showcase – Cannon Street Arts Center –  INFO\n11am – 5pm: MOJA x Eastside Neighborhood\, featuring guitarist Greg Loney – Hampstead Square\n6pm: MOJA × 6000 Black Art Pop-Up – Cannon Street Arts Center –  INFO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\,\nSeptember 28\n\n(POSTPONED TO NOV. 16) 2–6pm: Avery Family Reunion – Burke High School –  NOV. 16 TICKETS\n4pm: MOJA Gospel Reunion – Greater St. Luke AME  –  TICKETS\n\n\n\nMonday\,\nSeptember 29\n\n6–7pm: Storytelling with Fouché Sheppard – Camden Room\n\n\n\nTuesday\,\nSeptember 30\n\n6–7pm: Storytelling with Minerva King – Baxter-Patrick Library (James Island)\n7pm: MOJA: An Evening of Jazz with Adam Hawley – Dock Street Theatre –  TICKETS\n\n\n\nWednesday\,\nOctober 1\n\n1–2:30pm: One Step Forward – International African-American History Museum (free). featuring Step Afrika – INFO\n6–9pm: MOJA Downtown Block Party – Ann Street & Bus Shed (free). featuring Tommy Brown presents A Tribute to Black Icons\n\n\n\nThursday\,\nOctober 2\n\n10am: MOJA Children’s Program at the Library\, McCloud & Friends\, Once Upon a Time – Main Branch Library\, 68 Calhoun Street – INFO\n7pm: the ripple\, the wave that carried me home – Chapel Theatre\, College of Charleston – TICKETS\n7:30pm: PURE Theatre presents Covenant by York Walker – Cannon Street Arts Center – TICKETS (pay-what-you-will preview) \n7:30pm: Step Afrika! The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence  – Charleston Gaillard Center – TICKETS\n\n\n\nFriday\,\nOctober 3\n\nSchooltime: 4th Graders Readout – Participating Schools\n6–7pm: Storytelling with Veronica Gaillard – Cannon Street Arts Center\n7pm: Gullah Collective – Dock Street Theatre – TICKETS\n7pm: the ripple\, the wave that carried me home – Chapel Theatre\, College of Charleston – TICKETS\n7:30pm: PURE Theatre presents Covenant by York Walker – Cannon Street Arts Center – TICKETS\n\n\n\nSaturday\,\nOctober 4\n\n1–3pm: Storytelling with Jackie Odom-Mickel – Carr Richardson Park (West Ashley)\n6pm: Joey Morant All That Jazz Foundation fundraiser concert\, featuring Bernard “Pretty” Purdie – Burke High School – INFO\n7pm: Morehouse College Glee Club – Dock Street Theatre – TICKETS\n\n7pm: Palmetto Pulitzer Poets – Simons Center Black Box Theatre – TICKETS\n\n7:30pm: PURE Theatre presents Covenant by York Walker – Cannon Street Arts Center – TICKETS\n\n\n\nSunday\,\nOctober 5\n\n4–9pm: MOJA Finale\, featuring Live in the Flesh Band – Hampton Park (free) – INFO\n7pm: Divine Strength – Simons Center Black Box Theatre – TICKETS\n\n\n\nSaturday\,\nOctober 11\n\n11am: Community Tribute Luncheon – Festival Hall – TICKETS
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/2025-moja-arts-festival/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Music,Parade,Storytelling
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CREATED:20250930T235729Z
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SUMMARY:MOJA Downtown Block Party featuring Tommy Brown
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URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/moja-downtown-block-party/
LOCATION:King & Ann Streets\, King & Ann Streets\, Charleston\, SC\, 29403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000
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SUMMARY:Gullah Collective
DESCRIPTION:Gullah Collective ignites the stage with the soul of Gullah Geechee heritage\, blending powerful vocals\, driving percussion\, and electrifying call-and-responses with the spirit of jazz. With high-energy rhythms and fresh takes on traditional spirituals\, their performance is an unforgettable celebration of Lowcountry culture that will have audiences clapping\, moving\, and uplifted. Since their sold-out debut in June 2025 at Piccolo Spoleto\, Gullah Collective has become one of the most talked about ensembles in Charleston\, lighting up social media and following the release of their single\, Everywhere\, hitting local airwaves and digital playlists. MOJA Arts Festival is delighted to present Gullah Collective for a not-to-be-missed night at Charleston’s Historic Dock Street Theatre.
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/gullah-collective/
LOCATION:Dock Street Theatre\, 135 Church St\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T074454
CREATED:20251001T010456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T010456Z
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SUMMARY:Joey Morant All That Jazz Foundation fundraiser concert
DESCRIPTION:From the Facebook event page:\n\nThe 2025 JMATJI Concert-Fundraiser\, In association with the MOJA Arts Festival will take place Saturday\, October 4th at the Burke High School Auditorium (244 President Street\, Downtown Charleston\, SC 29403)\nThis year we’re featuring the Infamous\, Iconic Drummer Bernard “Pretty” Purdie…. with special guests: Charlton Singleton\, Alva Anderson \, Oscar Rivers Jazz…. with Benjamin Bennett\, M Paul Gelpi\, Nolan Tecklenburg\, Charles A. Jr. Miller…. and MORE TBA.\n* This will be a “FREE EVENT” (Donations Accepted & Encouraged)\nYou can make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation 3 ways.\n\n1) on our website: www.joeymorant-allthatjazzinc.com\n2) cash or check in person\, at the event\n3) via QR code in advance or in the building. (located on the attached flyer)\n\nBurke High School is where DAD (Joey Morant) graduate from. So this will be a proud night for Joey Morant – All That Jazz Inc .\nThere will also be some “GOOD EATS”\, for purchase\, on site from Charleston’s Gullah cafe and WINGS N Things Food Truck.\nTell your FAMILY & FRIENDS to join us for another AWESOME evening celebrating the LEGACY of my DAD & MOM (Joey & Linda Morant) and the mission/work of JOEY MORANT – ALL THAT JAZZ INC (501c3 Non-profit Legacy Organization) “Helping OUR MUSICALLY GIFTED YOUTH and THEIR FAMILIES from UNDERSERVED communities in CHARLESTON and the TRI-COUNTY area.”\nRemember…. ADMISSION IS FREE OUR GIFT TO YOU\nFor more information:Obie Morant 843-209-9946 (cell)or917-776-6944 (JMATJI)
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/joey-morant-all-that-jazz-foundation-fundraiser-concert/
LOCATION:burke high school\, 244 President St\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Morehouse in the Lowcountry: Morehouse Glee Club Experience
DESCRIPTION:Morehouse in the Lowcountry Scholarship Weekend will feature a powerful performance by the renowned Morehouse College Glee Club\, presented in partnership with the MOJA Arts Festival and powered by the Morehouse College National Alumni Association Lowcountry & Carolinas Chapters. Under the esteemed direction of Dr. David Morrow\, the Glee Club stands as the premier singing organization of Morehouse College\, celebrated for its excellence in choral performance\, discipline\, dedication\, and brotherhood. With a legacy of national and international tours\, the Glee Club continues to uphold its mission of maintaining a high standard of musical excellence. Through the unwavering commitment of its members and the visionary leadership of its directors\, the Glee Club honors its rich tradition while striving toward even greater accomplishments that secure its future and inspire generations to come.
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/morehouse-in-the-lowcountry-morehouse-glee-club-experience/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T210000
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CREATED:20251001T011532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T211014Z
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SUMMARY:MOJA Finale\, featuring Live in the Flesh Band
DESCRIPTION:Close out the Festival in style! Everyone in your family will enjoy this free-to-attend celebration of all that the MOJA Arts Festival has to offer. \nFrom fascinating vendors and fantastic food choices to an evening of live music\, featuring the Live in the Flesh Experience\, this party is sure to entertain. \nFood vendors include: Frozen Grapes\, ChuckTown Mobile Seafood\, MJ’s Rolling BBQ\, James Browns Famous Boiled Peanuts\, PS NJ Style Cheesesteaks\, A Lil Taste of Something\, Polar Paradise\, King of Pops and We Do Treats and More. \nArtisans include: MOJA merchandise\, Irie Innovations\, Pure Wax Candle Company\, Kiamesha’s Resilient Creations\, Body Decor Geechee Beads\, Laura Vivian Leather\, Crystal’s Creations and Decor\, King Kaptures LLC\, Abuoden Donkor Enterprises\, Twelve Tribes/Fragrance Kings\, Christine D. Johnson\, It’s His It’s Hers Jewelry. \nHealth & Wellness vendors include: Focus Meds Pharmacy & Wellness\, Tri- County Black Nurses Association\, Hollings Cancer Center (MUSC)\, MUSC Dept. of Rheumatology\, MUSC Dept. of Neurology\, MUSC Colon Cancer\, Second Chance Support.
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/moja-finale-featuring-live-in-the-flesh-band/
LOCATION:Hampton Park\, 30 Mary Murray Dr\, Charleston\, SC\, 29403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T074454
CREATED:20251001T214512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T214512Z
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SUMMARY:Divine Strength
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a classically trained chamber ensemble comprised of women of color\, consisting of Burke High School alumna under the tutelage of legendary music director Dr. David N. Ezell. This string quintet will play familiar tunes with a spiritual\, soulful twist.
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/divine-strength/
LOCATION:Simons Center Black Box Theatre\, 54 St. Philip Street\, Charleston\, 29401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T203000
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CREATED:20260121T183226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T183226Z
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SUMMARY:Amazing Grace: The Aretha Franklin Experience
DESCRIPTION:Click here for tickets\nVocal powerhouse Javetta Campbell brings to life one of the most soul-stirring performances ever captured on record Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace. Backed by a dynamic ensemble of musicians and choir\, this concert pays tribute to the Queen of Soul’s unforgettable return to her gospel roots. Relive the spirit\, the power\, and the sheer joy of this historic recording in an evening that celebrates faith\, music\, and timeless artistry. Hosted by Reverand Randolph Miller\, including the Lowcountry Voices choir.
URL:https://mojafestival.com/event/amazing-grace-the-aretha-franklin-experience/
LOCATION:Dock Street Theatre\, 135 Church St\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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