Musicians & Entertainers at the 2007 Southwest Michigan Harvest Fest

This year's Harvest Fest brings together some of southwest Michigan's most talented and entertaining musicians, as well as local farmers and the rest of our community, for a day of celebration! See the schedule for performance times.

Joe Reilly

Joe writes and performs music of "goodness and possibility." His background in the study and performance of many different musical styles — including Native American music, folk, blues, jazz, liturgical, and classical — has led him to incorporate these diverse influences into a unique and powerful voice. Joe and his acoustic guitar will be accompanied by a variety of talented musicians for an appealing, not-to-be-missed performance.

www.spiritboy.org

Cosmic Sojourner

Cosmic Sojourner's music is a combination of unique arrangements and original compositions using the words and phrases of many of the world's sacred traditions. This group also offers music from the folk world. Expect a variety of traditional and exotic instruments and musical experiences, plus an opportunity to dance!

www.cosmicsojourner.com

Student Fiddle Group, Crescendo Academy

This accomplished group will present a toe-tapping selection of dance music in the Celtic, American, Swedish and Irish traditions. All ages will enjoy this lively mini-concert.

Dunuya Drum and Dance

Dunuya Drum and Dance is a global drumming collective presenting music of (West) Africa and the Diaspora (including Cuba, the Caribbean, North Africa, and Brazil). The fundamental mission of the group is to manifest spirit in community through sacred public performance. Our goal is to create an environment of healing and celebration for people from vast socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and age demographics. Furthermore, the fundamental guiding principle of the group is that art should be accessible, affordable, and available to everyone. We strive to work with agencies and venues that share in this vision.

A central attribute of our shows is the opportunity for audience interaction, be it through singing, dancing, or playing instruments right along with us. As such, our shows reach audience members of all ages, and make for a rare opportunity for families and community to come together.

Dunuya performances emphasize respectful scholarship, immersion, and proficiency of the musical literature we present. Group members have traveled to many regions in Central and West Africa, Brazil, and Latin/Central America to study these rich cultural traditions. Each member is committed to their own musical and artistic growth and development, coupled with a passion to share and teach these traditions to others. As such, we each continue to train and study with master musicians and dancers within the Kalamazoo region and abroad.