Music ART and Culture
ARTIST EARL JACKSON
About the Artist Earl Jackson, multi media artist, is best known for his signature painting, “Following the Path”, which portrays a rites of passage ceremony for African American females. He was influenced to paint this work after traveling to Senegal West Africa in 1985 and Kenya in 1988 where he was ceremoniously initiated as a Junior Elder in the Kikuyu nation. Earl was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and reared in the Willow Run community of Ypsilanti, Michigan. He attended Washtenaw Community College and Eastern Michigan University. Earl’s art has been exhibited at Washtenaw Community College, University of Michigan Museum of Art, Avisca Gallery, The Nina Simone Experience, Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, and The National Gallery of Art in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Other exhibitions include: American Vision 145 Gallery in New York, New York; Charles Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan; Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in Birmingham, Michigan; African American Cultural and Historical Museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan; National Conference of Artists Gallery in Detroit, Michigan; State Capitol Building in Lansing, Michigan; National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta, Georgia; Marietta Cobb Museum of Art in Marietta, Georgia and Cherokee Cultural Art Center, Woodstock, Georgia. In August 2002 Earl’s spiritual work, “They Would Pin Their Prayers to a Cloud” was procured by The Ypsilanti District Library for display in the library‘s permanent collection. Earl has been a member of the National Conference of Artists since 1983. He is a founding member of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earl is a member of the Georgia Artists Registry and resides in Marietta, Georgia with his wife where he continues to pursue his passion for creating art.
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Rainbow Makers
Painting by Earl Jackson
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Mr. President
Painting by Earl Jackson
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Devine Protection
Painting by Earl Jackson
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A Protective Covering
Painting by Earl Jackson
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Rolling Up a Storm
Painting by Earl Jackson
Breanna Lee
Breanna Lee
In case you don’t know who Breanna Lee is, she is an outstanding singer from Australia who is touching the hearts of millions around the world. Her song Ture Colours written by her late uncle tells a story about the Aboriginal people’s struggle against racism and mistreatment in Australia. True Colours is also a song about hope, love, equality and a better future for her people. The We Are All From Africa Team was inspired by her talent and her message, so we dedicated this space on our site to promote her message and show solidarity with her mission to change the world in which we share. Way to go Breanna Lee! Keep shining your light with the beautiful voice that God gave you.
The-We Are All From Africa Team
Introducing Artist Helen Makoma
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For all your portraits and paintings contact me on : helenmakoma@gmail.com
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Makoma Helena
Pencil drawing by Professional Artist and Painter
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Pencil drawing by professional artist and painter Makoma Helena.
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Pencil drawing by professional artist and painter Makoma Helena.
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Pencil drawing by professional artist and painter Makoma Helena.
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Painting by professional artist and painter Makoma Helena.
Introducing Musician: V i c t o r P a y a n o
Saxophonist/Educator/Composer, Victor Payano’s life as a musician began in his adopted hometown of Carolina, Puerto Rico. Victor was born in Dominican Republic and raised in Puerto Rico, the island that spawned Salsa and Latin music greats such as Tito Puente, Rafael Cortijo, Charlie Palmieri, Dave Valentín, Santitos Colón, Ismael Miranda, and Giovanni Hidalgo, to name a few. For years, Victor participated in the annual Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Festival with artists such as Tito Puente, Humberto Ramirez, Paquito D’ Rivera, Chocolate Armenteros, and Dave Valentín. During 1991 through 1994 He was selected by Heineken to audition student candidates that would go on to participate in the Berkley in Puerto Rico Yearly Jazz Program, which each year is sponsored by Heineken and awards a scholarship for outstanding students to study at the Berkley School of Music in Boston. Victor obtained a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, where he also taught Applied Saxophone and Jazz Improvisation in its Extension Program for 10 years. In 2002 he earned his Master of Music in Jazz Performance from Florida International University in Miami, Florida, while working as an Adjunct Instructor for the Undergraduate Jazz Program at the same university. After graduating Victor moved to Orlando where he taught Music at the Lake Sumter Community College and worked with several groups such as The Leesburg Jazz Repertory Orchestra directed by the late drummer Bob Grausso, The Orlando Concert Band and The Lake Saxophone Quartet. Victor Payano and Producer and Percussionist Edgar Rodriguez, organized the VIP Latin Jazz Band. The group performed weekly at Melao Restaurant Club during the year 2004 as well at Festivals in France and Concerts throughout Central Florida. Victor is also a certified teacher in the State of Florida on the subject of Music k12 and Spanish language k12. --- Education Bachelors in Music Education - Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico Masters of Music in Jazz Performance - Florida International University of Miami
Three in one by Victor Payano
Bye Bye Blues by Victor Payano
Its a Wonderful World by Victor Payano
The Breeze and I by Victor Payano
Hello folks my name is Carlos Greenwood (aka Carlos GR) and I am a singer – songwriter from the northern California area. I started my musical journey playing the saxophone and over the years developed my skills and love for the piano and singing. My music is influenced by musical greats such as Nat King Cole, John Lennon, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner and many others. If I were to accurately describe my sound I would say it’s soul music that has both folk and pop elements. I love all kinds of great sound ideas so it’s hard for me to just say my music only fits in one genre. Currently I’ve released my new song called “We will find love”, which is available on all major digital music stores. This song is a story about hope and sacrifice for humanity and addresses our need for faith and spiritual love. A little bit about my background, I enjoy the whole process of songwriting from conceptualizing to the actual production and engineering of a song. I am inspired by both personal experiences as well as stories that have great significance. Even though I appreciate all instruments my passion is for the piano as it is at the heart of all my musical ideas. My hope is to continue to write great music with powerful meaning that will inspire other musical artists to do the same. My music can be found under my stage name Carlos GR, and heard at iHeart radio, Pandora and Indy network live to name a few. Also,, please feel free to review my songs and join my musical journey by following me on Instagram under Carlos GR.
PS. I developed and designed this website so please feel free to contact me via the “contact submission form” for any of your website development needs.
Thank you,
Carlos Greenwood
Aimar Abreu Maceira
Aimar Abreu Maceira is a young native business woman who was born in the city of Santurce, which is located in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. She studied at the University of Puerto Rico in the city of Rio Piedras, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Masters Degree in Architecture. Since childhood you could observe her potential in singing, dancing, painting and also an intuitive ability to lead others.
Today she stands out as an entrepreneur of two businesses at a very prestigious commercial center in Puerto Rico called," The San Juan Mall". Her vision of success as an entrepreneur is to creatively contribute culturally to her country,
as well as offer the opportunity to 90 local designers to become internationally known. Within her brand called “Chroma Local Designs", you will find each designer's potential to create lamps, earrings, purses, clothes and many other culturally influenced products. Everything she sells or supports is hand made by local Puerto Ricans who all have a passion towards the work they do as designers. To review her incredible work and support the local Puerto Rican community, please feel free to explore her website at the link below.
