World beat Reggae is the original, tropikal "World Beat Reggae band in the USA, with players from around the world and based in Dallas, TX. Watusi is the premier artist on World Beatnik Records, and a Texas musical legend, respected and played worldwide, winners of numerous Reggae and World Music Awards including 2011, 2010 and 2009 Texas Music Awards for Reggae and nominated for the Roots Music Association "Reggae Artist of the Year" 2009.
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Watusi is an original, charter member of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (R.A.W.) and one of the premier and most established Reggae bands in America. They are on of the original pioneers of "worldbeat" music. Watusi is a tribe of world musicians coming from the Caribbean, USA, and Africa, joining kulcha, life and music together in a true Rasta spirit of international unity with a "One World, One Love" message and rhythm.
TREVOR McBANE, a native of Savanna, OK made our area proud as we cheered him on during his American Idol journey. His ride with AI may have come to and end but he certainly won the hearts and minds of many who continue to follow him as he pursues his music career with his pleasantly, growling voice.
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Deeply rooted in his Christian beliefs, Trevor's music repertoire ranges from gospel and blues to country and rock. Whatever he chooses to sing, you can bet you'll be entertained by a performance you won't soon forget!
QUEENS OF CHAOS of Midtown Tulsa Belly Dance, under the direction of Elizabeth Markley, will entertain you with their mesmerizing performance of expressive Middle Eastern dance.
Belly dance comes from Egypt and Turkey, but it is now practiced all over the world by people from many diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The rhythm and melodies of the music can be very soulful and lyrical, but upbeat and happy at the same time. Not only is belly dancing fun to watch, it's also a great, low-impact form of exercise and a beautifully expressive art form. You will love this fun, friendly and educational performance!
LATINA FIESTA isn't just another Latin band. They are a party! When they begin to play you won't be sitting long. Their music will provoke you to get up and move.
Latin music is upbeat, lively, sexy and best of all, brings people together. That's exactly what this band will do from their very first note.
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Simply listening to the music can really give you an insight into how happy and full of life Latin American people are. The music reflects their roots and the lyrics show an insight into the importance of love, community and just having fun. It's contagious!
Come join the Party!!
NYRITYA-ARPAN School of Bharatnatyam & Indian Folk Dance in Edmond, OK in traditional dress true to their culture, will awe the audience with their grace, composure and understanding needed to negotiate the intricate positions in their dances.
Founder and director, Nashita Shah spent 17 years perfecting the art of traditional dance in her native India. She learned dance as a way to celebrate and preserve her culture, eventually performing with a dance company worldwide as a professional dancer for 5 years with well-known Bollywood actress Hema Malini in mythological story based ballets.
She eventually moved to Edmond, and opened her dance studio nine years ago where she educates students in the varied forms of Indian dance and on India itself. Students range in age from 5 to 15.
NORAHUA, means "friends" in the language of the Tarahumara (indigenous people from northern Mexico).
NORAHUA FOLKLORIC MEXICANO dance group, based in Oklahoma City, emphasizes the colorful, exciting, and diverse culture of Mexico. Founded in 1993, Norahua performs at various festivals, schools, and cultural events throughout Oklahoma and many nearby states.
Artistic director Jaime Fuentes studied Mexican Folkloric dance at Escuela Superior de Danza Folklorico in Chihuahua, Mexico. He is the recipient of numerous awards recognizing his work in the field of classic and folkloric dance, including the “2014 Most Outstanding Hispanic Dance Artist Award” by the Hispanic Arts Council of Oklahoma. He has dedicated his talent and experience to teaching both the technical and historic aspects of folkloric dancing. He motivates and inspires his students to work hard and to express their love for dance in the interpretation of the various dances that are representative of many states in Mexico. He believes that instilling cultural pride through dance is a healthy way to boost self-esteem and confidence in Latino youth.
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Raices
CANDELA Latin Dancers and Raices youth troupe are led by Columbian performer and entrepreneur Marti Rickman from her unique hair salon and dance studio, Clip 'N' Hips.
The group showcases dancers from different parts of Latin America and the U.S., each with different strengths and a wide variety of cultural and artistic backgrounds. They are unified by one common factor: a passion for everything dance. Their expressive, high-energy yet sophisticated dance and rhythmic music will have you out of your seat and into the street.
BLASKAPELLA, the instrumental music performance group of the German American Society of Tulsa (GAST), specializes in traditional German music. The Blaskapelle Band was formed in 2000 largely through the efforts of Max Tankersley, assisted by the late Charles Tegeler. Max thought there was a need for a German band similar to bands he had heard while stationed with the U.S. Army in Berlin. Blaskapella started with four players and the director. The current band membership is over 20 with a full brass, percussion and woodwind compliment. Several of the original players have remained with the band.
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GAST strives to promote and preserve the German language, culture, traditions and customes through educational, social activities and events.
Blaskapella and the GAST German dancers will present authentic German entertainment along with a few German food offerings. Be prepared for a fun-filled, crowd interactive time!
KEALII'S will have you dreaming of island life. Journey through the Polynesian islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Samoa and Tokelau and allow Kealli's to take you on a voyage.
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This award winning dance group was founded and is directed by Kumu Keali'ikiaehale Thompson, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii. Kealii's hascaptivated audiences all over Oklahoma for over 30 years and has traveled throughout the United States and internationally. You'll enjoy these spellbinding dancers!
WALKER & REED is a new start up band busting out on the local music scene. They're getting their name out there by playing at every event and local venue they can. We're glad to help these guys, some owhom are local firefighters, by giving them some time on our stage. Their music style is not yet fully defined, but we think you'll enjoy their sound. Help us help them jump-start their music career. Who knows, there may come a day when we'll be asking them for tickets to one of their concerts. It could happen!