upcoming grant deadline: 05/15/2024

upcoming grant deadline: 05/15/2024

Jamese Wells

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2007 Art and Change Grant – $2,500

  • Neighborhood: West Philadelphia
  • Change Partner: Serena Reed
  • Discipline: Media Arts
  • Social Change / Intent: Feminism

Jamese will create a documentary video, We Are Women, We Play Drums that details the history, contribution, and significance of Voices of Africa, a Philadelphia-based, all-women a cappella and percussion ensemble whose music spans the African Diaspora. The film will explore the significance of women drummers and share the story of the group's founder, Nana Bakaan. Using archival footage, interviews with past and current members, along with film of the group's live performances, this documentary will give audiences insight into their struggle for recognition as women drummers in a male-dominated field, and share the power of this group whose art seeks to transform audiences.

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