The 8th Annual Comcast Art & Soul Oakland Festival is bursting with exciting talent. Come join us!
Please check back frequently as more artists are announced through August.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
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Art & Soul Stage (12th Street & Clay)
Alternative presented by Live 105 |
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Special Guest to be announced August 6 |
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Zion-I |
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The Wombats |
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The Matches |
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Plaza Stage (in front of City Hall)
Presented by KCSM, JAZZ 91.1FM |
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Calvin Keys |
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Ray Obiedo |
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Denise Perrier |
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Bobby Hutcherson |
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Latin Stage - "Musica Futura" (12th Street & Jefferson)
Presented by CaribelinQ |
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FUGA - Alternative Latin |
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Manny Martinez' Benito Cereno - Alternative Latin |
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Los Rackas - Regee en Español |
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AquaLibra (formerly OMaya) - Alternative Latin |
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Manicato - Alternative Latin |
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Oakland Blues & Heritage Stage (12th Street & Broadway)
Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society |
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Funky Bus |
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LA Big Daddys |
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Bobby Young |
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Bernard Anderson |
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Layce Baker |
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Cleveland Jones & Temptation Review |
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Culture Jam Stage (City Center)
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Adam Ivy |
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Bayonics |
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Hyim |
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Miko Marks |
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World Dance Stage (14th Street & Clay)
Presented by Carla Service & Dance-A-Vision Entertainment |
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Highlighting Bay Area Dance Studios -- Youth and Adult Dance Classes |
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Performances from Bay Area Hip-Hop Dance Crews
| Dance-A-Vision Youth |
| Sparkle |
| New Style Motherload |
| Imani's Dream |
| Afta Shock |
| Mighty Shock |
| Future Shock |
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The Origins of Hip-Hop "Africa"
Presented by Alseny Soumah, Lahydi Dance Company |
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Tribute to Popular Music Videos
Presented by Bay Area Hip-Hop Dance Companies
Featuring dancers from hit TV series "So You Think You Can Dance" and "America's Best
Dance Crew"
| Dance-A-Vision Entertainment |
| Diamond |
| Culture Shock |
| Mind Over Matter |
| Housing Authority |
| Unique Diversity |
| Imani's Dream |
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Oakland's Own Stage (Federal Building Plaza)
Presented by the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music |
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TBA |
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| Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
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Art & Soul Stage (12th Street & Clay)
World Class Rock presented by KFOG 104.5/97.7FM |
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Special Guests to be announced |
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Indigo Girls |
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Plaza Stage (in front of City Hall)
R&B |
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Amanda |
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Hieroglyphics |
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Everyday People - A Tribute to the Music of Sly & the Family Stone |
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| Latin Stage - "Cultura Tradicional" (12th Street & Jefferson) Presented by CaribelinQ |
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Tambores de Colombia - Cumbia |
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La Colectiva - Cumbia |
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La Mixta Criolla - Afro Puerto Rican |
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Salsa dance lessons led by instructor Juan Gil |
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Sandy Perez & Su Lade - Afro Cuban |
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Fito Reynoso & Ritmo & Harmonia - Salsa Cubano |
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Oakland Blues & Heritage Stage (12th Street & Broadway)
Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society |
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Rhonda Benin |
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Pat Wilder |
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Birdlegg & Tightfit |
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Big Cat Tolefree & Tia Carroll |
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Billy Dunn & Bluesway |
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| Culture Jam Stage (City Center) |
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Dear Indugu |
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Candido Oye Oba |
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Ise Lyfe |
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Jennifer Johns |
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Kev Choice |
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World Dance Stage (14th Street & Clay)
Presented by Carla Service & Dance-A-Vision Entertainment |
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Highlighting Bay Area Dance Studios -- Youth and Adult Dance Classes |
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Performances from Bay Area Hip-Hop Dance Crews
| Dance-A-Vision Youth |
| Sparkle |
| New Style Motherload |
| Imani's Dream |
| Afta Shock |
| Mighty Shock |
| Future Shock |
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The Origins of Hip-Hop "Africa"
Presented by Alseny Soumah, Lahydi Dance Company |
| |
Tribute to Popular Music Videos
Presented by Bay Area Hip-Hop Dance Companies
Featuring dancers from hit TV series "So You Think You Can Dance" and "America's Best
Dance Crew"
| Dance-A-Vision Entertainment |
| Diamond |
| Culture Shock |
| Mind Over Matter |
| Housing Authority |
| Unique Diversity |
| Imani's Dream |
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Oakland's Own Stage (Federal Building Plaza)
Presented by the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music |
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TBA |
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| Monday, September 1, 2008 |
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Art & Soul Stage (12th Street & Clay)
R&B/Smooth Jazz presented by KBLX 102.9FM |
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Special Guest to be announced |
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Rose Royce |
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RnR featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliott |
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Stephanie Mills |
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Plaza Stage (in front of City Hall)
Gospel Showcase presented by Edwin Hawkins & the Community of Unity |
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Opening Ceremonies/Walter Hawkins & the Unity Mass Choir |
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Revival Center |
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Consonance |
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Just Because |
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Chris Fields |
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Love Center Choir |
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Special Guest Bishop Walter L. Hawkins |
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Minister Jeffery Williams |
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Lawrence Matthews |
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Terrance Kelly & the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir |
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Derrick & Co. |
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Southwest Airlines Raffle |
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Robin Hodge Williams |
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Amar Khalil |
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Closing Ceremony/Walter L. Hawkins Community of Unity & Community in Praise Mass Choirs |
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| Latin Stage - "Captivating Carnival" (12th Street & Jefferson)
Presented by CaribelinQ |
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Brothers Calatayud & Little Brasil - Pagodge |
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Brazilian Flavor featuring Dandara - Bossa Nova |
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Venezuelan Music Project |
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BA-TÚ-KE featuring Energia do Samba Brasilian Dance Company led by Samba Queen Maisa Duke - Samba Fusion |
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Dance lessons led by Carnival King Theo I |
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Grupo Samba Rio - Afro Brasilian Bateria |
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Oakland Blues & Heritage Stage (12th Street & Broadway)
Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society |
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Oakland Blues Reunion |
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The Brummells |
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| Culture Jam Stage (City Center) |
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That Man Fantastic |
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Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet |
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Mo'Rockin Project |
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Legally Blynd |
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World Dance Stage (14th Street & Clay)
Presented by Carla Service & Dance-A-Vision Entertainment |
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Hip-Hop Praise Dance
| Carla Service |
| Oakland's Angels (premier) |
| Urban Jazz Dance Company |
| New Dynasty Ministries |
| Jabris Rucker and dancers |
| Imani's Dream |
| Destined 2 Dance |
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Fashions 'n' Movement fashion show featuring boutiques, designers and models from the Bay Area
| Ivan's Closet |
| A Diva's Closet |
| Deep Soul |
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World Dance Jam |
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Oakland's Own Stage (Federal Building Plaza)
Presented by the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music |
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TBA |
While every effort is made to maintain an accurate lineup roster, please note times and artists are subject to change.
The Matches photo by Emilee Seymour.
