Musical artist and performer Adwoa Ansah-Brew is a fresh new voice in alternative R&B and afrosoul from PG county Maryland. Born into an immigrant family, her music touches everyone who has experienced the rush of new love, heartache, and walling oneself off from hurt. Some of her songs are not lessons, but simply colors celebrating elastic leaps between musical genres, from hip hop to jazz to folk. Adwoa's dreamy introspective music and lyrics mystically transcend the boundaries of class, gender, and levels of sensuality and spirituality. Crushed by the untimely death of her father Master Drummer Kwame Ansah-Brew, she keeps close the musical lessons he taught her and the joy of reconnecting people with their own emotions through music, and we walk away assured that a new friend--or new love--is just around the corner.

The self-proclaimed "Trap

Hero" uses his range of vocals to sing

on anything from ballads to heavy 808

beats. Featured on 2014 ́s Yo Gabba Gabba national tour as the Super Music Friends, he went on to perform at both Sundance and the Utah Film Award alongside his brother Ryan "Mista Rush" Islesas the Hip hop/R&B duo, New Connection. Gwynn headlined the first ever FantasyCon featuring Elijah Wood and Simon Pegg and has opened up for the likes of Cardi B, BlocBoy JB, Moneybagg Yo, Black Youngsta, and Blueface. Being able to

have performed for such a vast

audience gives Gwynn a confidence

and a presence like no other.

Teswess is a Nigerian singer and rapper. Upon discovering Olamide's sophomore album titled “Baddest Guy Ever Liveth” while in high school. He realized he had passion for rap-singing and now infuses both in his music today.

Singer/Songwriter Taylor Harris better known as Taylor Avonté infuses smooth R&B vocals with a Hip Hop rhythm - creating an inspiring sound that's hard not to fall in love with. Taylor Avonté was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and completed her bachelor's studies at Morgan State University (Spring 2021). Singing since the age of 3, Taylor has now turned her focus to building her music career. Known for her smooth, soulful and powerful voice that some say sends chills up spins. Taylor’s biggest influences are Etta James, Jennifer Hudson and Jhene Akio to name a few. Taylor has recently opened up for the R&B Group 112 and J. Holiday at Club Karma in Washington, DC. She also opened up for Raheem Vaughan

Fred “Big Fred” Watkins, is a Comedian/Actor, and youth advocate. A Baltimore City native, Fred has performed throughout the country. Opening for some of your favorite comedians as he’s becoming one of them himself! Fred has starred on Oxygen TV’s hit reality competition show “Last Squad Standing” and even took home the Grand Prize for team Baltimore! Fred is the founder of both Big Laughs Company and Lil’ Laughs anti-bullying program. Working to counteract self-esteem issues that plague students everyday, and build confidence; through laughter, mentorship, and restorative programs. Fred is a 20th Anniversary Fellow of Open Society Institute - Baltimore.

Lil’ Laughs recognizes the challenges faced by students in schools to succeed in spite of the social and emotional learning barriers affecting their outcomes. Lil Laughs seeks to combat the self-esteem issues that plague our students everyday and build confidence through an anti-bullying campaign fueled by comedy! We believe every student deserves to learn, grow, and produce as their most authentic selves. Through self confidence, strengthening of communication skills, and mediation methods, our young people will have a better chance at a brighter future, pursuing challenging careers with even greater success. For HeART & Soul Lil Laugh’s comes together to explore love from the perspective of today’s youth.

Shannon Ramsey, C.E.O. of “Sundar Music” is a multi-talented inspirational singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and talk show host.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Shannon is a wife and mother of three. She’s a graduate of Morgan State University, where she majored in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Vocal Performance. Shannon has traveled the world singing. Her list of accomplishments includes performing twice on the world-renowned APOLLO stage. Also, she was one of four finalists from Maryland to star on the CW’s HIT series THE NEXT, where Gloria Estefan mentored her. One of her greatest accomplishments has been serving her community through an event she founded called Let US Serve. Although there is more to come, Shannon is an example for all, that anyone can ASPIRE, PURSUE & ACCOMPLISH their DREAMS!

Bria Traje’ is a singer, songwriter, and producer who has been singing

since she could talk. She was twelve years old when she wrote her first song and fifteen when she produced her first record. Bria’s music is colorful and relatable. Her musical influences include Beyoncé, Demi Lovato, India Arie, and SZA. Bria currently has a few singles out

and is working on her first independent EP.