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VIDEO: “Ella Baker Shaker” Brings Awareness of Local Civil Rights Leader

Ella Baker Shaker, a New Orleans bounce tune that brings awareness to one of the Civil Rights Movement’s most dynamic figures.

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3 years ago

February 21, 2022

Crystal

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What do you get when you combine the prowess of a Civil Rights leader and the musical styling of a New Orleans bounce music queen? ✊🏽👑

You get Ella Baker Shaker, a new single from a compilation all about celebrating Black Joy called The Black Joy Experience Vol 2: Comrade led by Johnathan Lykes and featuring THE Big Freedia.

Coined “The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” Ella Josephine Baker’s career spanned more than five decades. Her impact was felt and known especially in New York City and the South, where she worked alongside some of the most noted Civil Rights leaders of the 20th century, including W. E. B. Du Bois, Thurgood Marshall, A. Philip Randolph, and Martin Luther King Jr. She also mentored many emerging activists, such as Diane Nash, Stokely Carmichael, and Bob Moses, as leaders in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

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Baker’s hometown was Norfolk, VA; however, her childhood home is located in Littleton, NC. Each year in April, organizations such as the NAACP commemorate Ella Baker Day throughout the country.

Trust, Ella Baker Shaker doesn’t replace an actual history lesson about the dynamic figure, but it does serve to build awareness about an influential (and local) member of the Human Rights movement.

Celebrate Ella Baker Day on Friday, April 8th at 9am for the dedication of the new Historic Highway Marker at 158 NC Highway 903 in Littleton, NC.

Learn more about Ella Baker and her contributions by visiting the Ella Baker Center website or the Ella Baker Educational Project of NC.

Jonathan Lykes – Ella Baker Shaker (Feat.) Big Freedia

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Grammy-Nominated Artist Angie Stone to Headline NeoSoul Festival in Norlina

The NeoSoul Festival will feature the legendary singer and songwriter, live DJs, vendors, and food trucks.

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6 days ago

January 14, 2025

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NeoSoul Festival 2025 is bringing soulful vibes to Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard in Norlina, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 26th. Headlining the event is the legendary Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter, Angie Stone.

Stone rose to fame in the late 1970s with the groundbreaking hip-hop trio, The Sequence and later as part of the R&B trio, Vertical Hold. Her solo debut, Black Diamond (1999), went gold and featured the hit “No More Rain (In This Cloud).” Two years later, she followed with Mahogany Soul, which included the timeless track “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” and continued to solidify her status with albums like Stone Love (2004) and The Art of Love & War (2007), her first number-one album on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

With three Grammy nominations, two Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, and the 2021 Soul Music Icon Award from the Black Music Honors, Angie Stone’s influence on neosoul is undeniable.

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The festival will also feature live DJ sets, local vendors, and food trucks, promising an unforgettable day of music, culture, and community.

Tickets for NeoSoul Festival 2025 start at $45 and can be purchased at Seven Springs Farm and Vineyard’s website (https://sevenspringsvineyards.com).

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PHOTOS: DubFest 2024

The first annual DubFest made a lasting impression on attendees during WCHS Homecoming weekend.

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4 months ago

September 23, 2024

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Hundreds from all over Warren County (and beyond) attended the first annual DubFest hosted by The Experience Executives on Sept. 14, making an indelible impression during WCHS Homecoming weekend.

With DJ Mike Dub, DJ Paul of Fame, The Wax Bully, DJ Fly Dre, and special guest DJ Brian Dawson entertaining the masses and food trucks, Soulbachi, Lawrence & Perry, Candi Queen, Soo Jamaican, Kings Southern Style Cooking, Mac Scoops, Integrity BBQ, and Wing Master E & Trinity Eats ready to serve, the Warren County Armory Civic Center overflowed with people ready for a fun-filled time in Warrenton.