Lalah Hathaway Headlines 4th Annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival | PICs

Journalist and political commentator Jasmyne Cannick with the co-hosts of the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival comedian Bill Bellamy and Black Star Network owner Roland Martin.
Journalist and political commentator Jasmyne Cannick with the co-hosts of the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival comedian Bill Bellamy and Black Star Network owner Roland Martin.

*Thousands of Jazz fans of all ages poured into Carson’s Dignity Health Sports Park when the doors opened Sat., Apr. 29 at 1 p.m. for the 4th Annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival. This year’s daylong festival featured Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Lalah HathawayMarcus MillerThe Family StoneDown to the BoneJazz in Pink, and The Next Generation Jazz Ensemble Orchestra directed by Fernando Pullum.

The main stage was co-hosted by journalist and owner of the Black Star Network Roland Martin, and actor and comedian Bill Bellamy.

On the Just Jazz stage hosted by LeRoy Downs, there were performances by Dr. Teodross Avery, the Joshua White Quartet, PHER, Logan Richardson, and the Jamael Dean and Sharada Shashidhar Quartet.

Noted guests included Syd from The Internet, Michael Hyatt (“Snowfall”), and Former NBA Champion with the Lakers Norm Nixon.

The festival was produced by Rainbow Productions.

Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Lalah Hathway headlines the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif. at  Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Lalah Hathway headlines the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif. at  Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.

Since 2019, the Dymally International Jazz Arts and Arts Festival has used artistic culture to promote and inspire thought in honor of the late Mervyn Dymally, an internationalist who traveled to over 60 countries throughout his political career promoting the exchange of cultures throughout the world.

The Festival seeks to honor his legacy in bringing the best of jazz and jazz-influenced music, arts, and culture to Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, and surrounding communities.

The proceeds of the annual event benefit university programs such as the CSUDH Presidential Scholars and non-profit programs, The Dymally Fellows Program, and the African American Leadership Training Summit.

The Family Stone performs at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif. at  Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
The Family Stone performs at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif. at Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
The Family Stone performs at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif. at  Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
The Family Stone performs at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif. at  Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
The Family Stone performs at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif. at  Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
The Family Stone performs at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif. at  Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
L.A County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Cal State Univerisity, Dominguez Hills President Dr. Thomas A. Parham
L.A County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Cal State Univerisity, Dominguez Hills President Dr. Thomas A. Parham

Dr. Anthony Samad, Executive Director of the Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.

Dr. Anthony Samad, Executive Director of the Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.

Thousands enjoyed the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
Thousands enjoyed the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
Jazz in Pink
Jazz in Pink

The Next Generation Jazz Ensemble Orchestra, directed by Fernando Pullum performs at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.

The Next Generation Jazz Ensemble Orchestra, directed by Fernando Pullum performs at the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.

Co-host of the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival Roland Martin with Bill Covington, Dr. Anthony Samad, Executive Director of the Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute, and Anthony Henderson Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.
Co-host of the 4th annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival Roland Martin with Bill Covington, Dr. Anthony Samad, Executive Director of the Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute, and Anthony Henderson Sat. Apr. 29 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. Photo credit Malcolm Ali.

source: Jasmyne Cannick | jasmyne@thestrategicmaven.com

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