Recorded on the final night of the 8th Annual Akwaaba Dance & Drum Festival at Houston Community College's Spring Branch Campus. Moderator and founder of HCC's African Dance Society, Dr. Madeleine Wright, joins our panelists in a pre-performance discussion around the theme of this year's festival, "Africa to America: Making the Connections." In order of appearance:
- Shani Sterling, HCC Dance professor and founder, Awkaaba Dance & Drum Festival
- Dr. Madeleine Wright, HCC Psychology professor and founder, African Dance Society
- April Berry , Artistic Director, Dallas Black Dance Theatre
- Harrison Guy, Artistic Director, Urban Souls Dance Company
- Griffin Brady, Founder, Buffalo World Music and Dance Academy
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