The Adinkra Group represents a diverse group of artists and performers.  When you book an artist through our company we stay present through the entire process making sure you have all the production information, stage plots, and the necessary promotion materials to market adequately and ensure each performance is smooth and professional.  Take a moment to browse our roster below and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about booking our artists.  Each of our artists are also able to facilitate workshops for small or large school groups from Elementary school through University Level.

Maimouna Youssef

[wpcol_1third id="" class="" style=""][/wpcol_1third] [wpcol_2third_end id="" class="" style=""] Maimouna “Mumu Fresh” Youssef is a seasoned, Grammy nominated  singer, emcee, songwriter and performer. She received a Grammy nomination for her contribution on the Roots hit “Don’t Feel Right” in 2007 for best rap song.  When Maimouna takes the stage – she owns it and delivers every time – from Hip Hop to Blues to Jazz to Soul and R&B, this young lady has it on lock and she’s just getting started.  Check out Maimouna’s profile, visit her website and definitely listen to the music – we promise you’ll fall in love! [/wpcol_2third_end]

Farafina Kan

[wpcol_1third id="" class="" style=""][/wpcol_1third] [wpcol_2third_end id="" class="" style=""] Farafina Kan literally translates to the sound of Africa.  Farafina Kan is a professional West African Percussion and Dance ensemble dedicated to maintaining and expanding the history and integrity of traditional African music.  Farafina Kan is known for reaching through your exterior to touch your soul and make you move.  Visit Farafina Kan’s profile, check out their website and get a sample on their youtube page – we promise you’ll be moving before you log off! [/wpcol_2third_end]

Spyda the Dj

[wpcol_1third id="" class="" style=""][/wpcol_1third] [wpcol_2third_end id="" class="" style=""]Born in Barbados, now living in Washington, DC, Spyda the dj has become known as your favorites DJ favorite DJ and is well respected by club owners, promoters and party-goers alike for his ability to seamlessly move from record to record and always play the right tunes at the right time. Visit Spyda’s profile to read more and don’t forget to download his free mixes – we promise, you’ll be telling your friends and family about Spyda soon. [/wpcol_2third_end]

Three Generationz

[wpcol_1third id="" class="" style=""][/wpcol_1third] [wpcol_2third_end id="" class="" style=""] Three Generationz is an Afro-Native Theater Company dedicated to the preservation of Native American and African song, dance and storytelling.  This exciting troupe of exceptional vocal musicians hale from the Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek and Black Foot Nations.  Three Generationz is one of those special groups that you never forget and resonate with you long after you’ve listened to their music and seen a live performance. [/wpcol_2third_end]

BlackNotes

[wpcol_1third id="" class="" style=""]  [/wpcol_1third] [wpcol_2third_end id="" class="" style=""] BlackNotes is a music ensemble based in Washington, DC that offers a uniquely attractive brand of music and cultural art.  With its dynamic blend of soulful singing and spoken word with insightful, uplifting and progressive messages rooted in African-American and African heritage, along with rich, full musical instrumentation that includes funky grooves, jazzy horns and spicy African drumming, plus interpretive dance, BlackNotes provides an artistically appealing music-message combination. [/wpcol_2third_end]