Join us for our 2026 MAPSO Juneteenth celebration! Jeanne Ricks Project Jeanne Ricks is a multi-instrumentalist who sings and plays acoustic & electric guitar, as well as keyboards. Jeanne has penned a number of successful songs including, “Love remembers”, “Thorny Rose”, “Stronger than Pride”, “Don’t ask me” and “Only 2C U Smile”. She also lends background vocals on two of Steve Coleman’s tracks on his groundbreaking CD “The Sonic Language of Myth”. https://www.instagram.com/jeannericksmusic/ Maurice Chestnut Maurice Chestnut is a renowned tap artist known for his dynamic performances and contributions to both stage and film. He performed in the acclaimed broadway production “Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in “Da Funk” and in the animated film Happy Feet 2. He has collaborated with celebrated artists including Geri Allen, TS & TW Monk and has headlined numerous dance festivals. https://www.instagram.com/max_washington/ MeriKara MeriKara is a jazz fusion vocalist shaped by the richness of Afro-diasporic musical traditions. She weaves storytelling of blues, the pulse of hiphop, the soul of R&B, and the spirit of gospel into jazz foundation- creating a fluid, intentional fusion that feels both timeless and newly imagined. Her journey into motherhood deepens the spirit of her sound, adding a lived-in warmth, honesty, and emotional depth that resonates through every note. https://www.instagram.com/by.merikara/
