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Step Afrika! photo by Jati Lindsay
MOJA: An Evening of Jazz with Adam Hawley
Tuesday, Sep. 30 at 7pm at Dock Street Theatre
Guitarist and producer Dr. Adam Hawley has emerged as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer, and bandleader. Handpicked by Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, he debuted on the legendary Kalimba Music label. Now leading his own label, MBF Entertainment, Adam has released six albums and produced an impressive 17 Billboard #1 hits. His accolades include Mediabase Artist of the Year in 2024, Billboard Song of the Year in 2022 and 2020, and a #1 album in sales according to Nielsen in 2020.
STEP AFRIKA!
The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7:30pm at Gaillard Center
presented by Charleston Gaillard Center, International African American Museum, and MOJA Arts Festival
After their remarkable 2023 presentation of Drumfolk, Step Afrika! returns with The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence. This work depicts the journey of African Americans from the rural South to the industrial North, fleeing Jim Crow and racial violence in the early 1900s. Inspired by Jacob Lawrence’s 60-panel “The Migration Series” (1940-41), the award-winning dance company uses the series’ imagery and colors to convey this story through rhythms and movement.
Morehouse in the Lowcountry:
Morehouse Glee Club Experience
Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:00pm at Historic Dock Street Theatre
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.
