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Performances & Vending
Sept 12, 2026 | Emma G | Bethesda, MD
Sept 13, 2026 |12-2PM | Locals Restaurant and Farm Market, Poolesville, MD | One Love Collab
Sept 15 - Nov 17| 6:30 - 8:30PM | Trinity Methodist Church | African Drumming Classes All Ages
Sept 25, 2026 | 5-6:30PM | Sky Stage, Frederick MD | Aya Arts Drum Circle
Sept 26, 2026 | Cheverly Day | Cheverly, MD | Bele Bele Rhythm Collective
October 4, 2026 | Takoma Park Street Fest | Bele Bele Rhythm Collective
October 31, 2026 | Georgetown Halloween Block Party | Sol Roots Band
Past Performances
The One Love Collab blends neo-soul, jazz, folk, and world music into a soulful, genre-bending performance. Featuring the vibrant percussion, expressive vocals, and spoken word of Ayanna Agosto, in collaboration with some of the best artists in the DMV, to create an intimate yet powerful soundscape that grooves, uplifts, and inspires a loving connection across cultures and communities.
AyaBabas is a dynamic African drumming and spoken word ensemble based in Frederick, Maryland, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich cultural traditions of the African diaspora through rhythm, poetry, song, and storytelling. In association with Aya Cultural Arts Studio and under the mentorship of renowned cultural artist Baba Michael Friend of Soul in Motion Players, AyaBabas delivers powerful performances that inspire connection, healing, education, and community engagement.
The Bele Bele Rhythm Collective is an intergenerational group of women and non-binary drummers from DC and surrounding areas who have come together to form a sisterhood of the drum.
Freelance Voice/Percussion
Ayanna Agosto is a dynamic vocalist, percussionist, and educator rooted in Afro-Caribbean traditions and global rhythms. She brings music to life through performance, teaching, and community-centered workshops that inspire connection, creativity, and cultural understanding.
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