UMOJA FEST AFRICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL & PARADEAUGUST 4-6, 2006 @ JUDKINS
PARK IN SEATTLEFOR MORE INFO LOG ON TO WWW.UMOJAFESTNW.COM.

VENDOR & PARADE APPLICATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED.

WE ALSO STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUT. IF EVERYONE DOES A LITTLE NO
ONE HAS TO DO TOO MUCH. PUT THE "U" IN "UMOJA"!

WWW.UMOJAFESTNW.COM

OVERVIEW OF EVENTS

Childrens Day Friday 12 -5pm
Featuring fun and educational activities including:
African Drum & Dance
Arts & Crafts
Water Games
Scavenger Hunt
Health & Nutrition Info
Fitness Challenge presented by Willie Austin Foundatin
Basketball Clinic presented by Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund
Football Clinic
Soccer Clinic

Umoja Fest African Heritage Parade Saturday 1pm
Continuing the tradition that began over 50 years ago with the East
Madison Mardi Gras, the parade will feature drill teams, African drum &
dance, masquerades, floats youth and community organizations. The parade
will begin at 23rd & Union and travel south on 23rd Avenue to the festival
grounds.

Soul Live Friday thru Sunday
Featuring live jazz, soul, reggae, blues, spoken word, DJs including:
GoodieBagg
As One
Felecia Loud
Toni Hill Of Sirens Echo
Mahogany Brown
Sirens Echo
Kevin Gardner Vocal Chi
Winetime All Stars
King Dro
Shayla Pitre
Mercedes Nicole
Shenise Pitre
Jay Townsend
Zachary Bruce
DJ Sir Charles

Africa Live - Saturday & Sunday
Featuring the Flags of the African Diaspora Exhibit
Africa Unite Soccer Tournament
Best of Both Worlds African fashion show
African Dance & Music from Ethiopia, Cameroon, Nigeria & Senegal
Thione Diop & Yeke Yeke
Thaddeus (uhuru.net) Drumming
African Marketplace.

Fashion Expo Saturday & Sunday
presented by Kolmara Studios & Best of Both Worlds Productions Featuring fashion shows and retail exhibits showcasing the latest in ready-to-wear and couture designs including urban/hip-hop wear, contemporary styles and traditional African attire from national collections and local designers.

Northwest Urban Hip-Hop Music Fest Friday thru Sunday
Using the influence and popularity of urban/Hip-Hop culture to promote civic involvement, voter registration and community development.
Highlights include:

Hip-Hop Youth Empowerment Rally & Talent Showcase
Celebrity Car Show by Masterpiece Motors & Car Care Plus
-Nate Robinson
-Martell Webster
-Brandon Roy
-and more...

Urban Classics Fashion Show featuring Mecca & A.Tiziano
Greek Step Exhibition
Dance Showcase
Urban DJ Sound Clash
Krump Dance Contest

Performing live:
A.Yes Feat. Section 8
Tha Reason Records
Brag'n Writes Feat. Dredi, Silent Lambs, Siver Shadow D & Felecia Loud
I-5 Entertainment
Parker Brothers
Komplex Kai
Majesdic
Boss Mind Records
Damian Black
Universoul
Aluzjun
2 Mil
Platinum Rush Feat. Erasa
Lord Vintage
M. Famous
Pirate Radio
Rebel Warriorz
J. Woods
Tap Tap
Aluzjun
Goon Squad
Yung Dynasty
Fenni Casino
Logic
Hustlers 4 Life

GOSPEL FEST - Sunday Aug. 6th
presented by G1 Magazine/Inside The Music & KNHC 89.5 Gospel
Recognizing and celebrating the creative, historical and social
significance of Gospel music. The Gospel Fest will feature traditional
and contemporary performances of gospel music by choirs, groups, soloists
and praise dancers including

Bishop Manney
Flag Waving Worship - Dee Smith

Gospel Vocalists
Rev. Gaylor
Chara
Jacob Bellamy
Just Be
Dave Booker
Anna Maria Pasley
D Smith
Jennifer Joseph
Te Luvv
Imani Choir
Passion Click
Jazz Digga

Gospel Hip-Hop
Advocate
Mission
Shamil
Thug Righteous
Sharon Bryson
Juan - Break Dancer
Nate & Blind Rage
Relentless
Vellvett
Sharp
Willie Will
Soul P (Portland, Or)

Bite of Africa - Friday thru Sunday
Featuring mouth watering cuisine from throughout the African experience
including Africa, the Caribbean and America.

Marketplace & Vendor Fair - Friday - Sunday
Knowledge Is The Key Education Fair
Health Is Wealth Community Wellness Fair
It Takes A Village Resource Fair
Marketplace featuring businesses and an array of cultural and artistic
vendors.

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