Actor singer and playwright, living based in South Burlington, brings you a performance you won't forget.

a Nigerian-born artist whose music blends the raw honesty of hip-hop with mainly Afrobeat, RnB, Boombap/Oldschool and subtly other genres like drill, rock and even pop sounds. After arriving in Vermont at age 20, Obi brought his unique voice to the quiet, rugged landscape—a sound shaped by the energy of his roots and the calmness of his current surroundings which in turn pushes him to dive deep into the complexity of identity, culture, and personal evolution. The result became his mantra which goes "There are two sides to every story." Drawing from a transcontinental journey, Obi’s art explores themes of identity, resilience, and transformation. The rhythm of Nigeria and the calm of Vermont, the chaos of cities and the silence of woods—this contrast shapes a genre-bending sound that is emotionally rich and grounded in truth. He’s not just making music; he’s building bridges between cultures, sounds, and states of being. At Juneteenth in Burlington, Obi will perform unreleased material from a deeply personal new project, offering an early glimpse into the next chapter of his journey.

Originally from Seattle Washington, Spoken Word Poet/Emcee and Teaching Artist Rajnii Eddins has been engaging diverse community audiences for over 30 years. He was the youngest member of the Afrikan American Writers Alliance at age 11 and has been actively sharing with youth and community in Vermont since 2010. 

Rajnii’s diverse talents and passions allow him to offer a wide variety of powerful experiences that foster connection, learning, and mutual growth. He thrives at creating spaces that are educational, explorative, and celebratory, whether in a classroom, a conference hall, a community center, or online. 

Mikahely is a singer-songwriter who hails from the beautiful island of Madagascar, but his music is out of this world! A self-taught musician, he draws inspiration from traditional Malagasy rhythms to create his own unique and healing sounds on guitar and valiha (a zither-like instrument made from bamboo). Singing his all original music in his native language of Malagasy, Mikahely transcends boundaries. Having toured in Madagascar and Europe, he now brings his music to new audiences in the United States. He is also featured in the documentary Guitar Madagascar. 

"Representing Somalia, Congo, Tanzania and Burundi and currently living in Burlington, Vermont, A2VT synthesize their native African musical and dance roots with Western pop and Hip Hop sensibilities. Their songs, performed in up to eight unique languages, reflect their journey from Africa to America, and celebrate the musical collision of two continents and the party that ensues!" Web: A2VT.com Facebook: /A2VTmusic IG: /A2VTmusic

AALV Dance program is a group of youth boys and girls that love to come together to share their passion. The group is composed of talented choreographers and instructor that love to spray the love of dancing with the community. The mission of the dance program is to provide a safe space for our youth to grow, collaborate and self-expression, while entertaining and engaging the audiences.

SINNN is the stage name of Edwin Owusu, a hip-hop and Afrobeat artist based in Vermont. Born in Ghana and raised in New York (Harlem and the Bronx), he moved to Vermont where he has been active in the music scene for about two decades. He is also a public speaking and debate coach at the University of Vermont, where he teaches courses like “The Rhetoric of Hip Hop.” His music often addresses mental health issues, exemplified by his EP “Art N Depression,” which reflects his personal journey and struggles. SINNN blends his diverse background and life experiences into his hip-hop and Afrobeat sound, making him a unique voice in Vermont’s music community.

Born and raised in NYC/Harlem, bandleader Jenni Johnson is a longtime and beloved Vermont musical staple. She has performed around the world, including in Burlington’s Russian Sister City, Yaroslavl, as well as in Paris and Montreal. She has also sharpened her musical prowess by working with national jazz and blues musicians from New Orleans. With the Junketeers, she performs indelible jazz, soul, and swing. Her band includes Nick Warner on bass, brass instrumentalist Glendon Ingalls, Ian Koeller on drums, and keyboardist Bruce Cohen.   

DonnCherie, a singer-songwriter and folk-soul storyteller, has been described as “honey-covered-rawness.” She is dark, ominous, playful, and a little naughty! Her music, influenced by R&B, blues, folk, soul, and country, offers a voluptuous range of stylings unlike anyone else. DonnCherie’s 1st album, The Art of DonnCherie, continues to delight audiences by showcasing her eclectic range. Whether she’s performing a cover song or one of her powerful original works, DonnCherie will take you on a journey with musical conversation that moves your soul and allows you to see a little of yourself in each line.

Stay tuned for more info about our amazing Juneteenth DJ Set COMING SOON...