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Okorie “OkCello” Johnson

Okorie “OkCello” Johnson When Okorie “OkCello” Johnson plays his cello, it reaches into your heart and holds it. His music is both intentional and extemporaneous.  Johnson says his eclectic musical style — with nods to jazz, EDM, reggae and funk — is a form of storytelling. His compositions explore African Diasporic melodies and narratives, and […]

Jon Goode

Jon Goode Jon Goode exudes poetic charm both on and off the stage. The Emmy-nominated spoken-word poet and author brings his thoughtful, intentional lyricism to all he writes and says. And Jon Goode, has a lot to say! Goode published the poetry collection “Conduit,” in 2015; in 2020, he published the novel “Mydas.” He has […]