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BAMM Immediate Press Release: October 23, 2005 Kora All-Africa Music Awards Nominees Include American Icons The “Kora ALL-Africa Music Awards”
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DANCE OF THE DIASPORA - !!!!HOT CLUB DANCE MIX!!!! DANCE OF THE DIASPORA - !!!!HOT CLUB DANCE MIX!!!!
Imagine!! The seed of the Children of Diaspora returning from the four corners of the earth to Africa!!!
2005 KORA AWARD NOMINATED-COME BACK HOME TO AFRICA 2005 KORA AWARD NOMINATED-COME BACK HOME TO AFRICA
2005 Kora Awards Nominated Song - Best Afro American Diaspora
Blessed Village of Ganvie Blessed Village of Ganvie
a song celebrating the village of Ganvie (the Venice of Africa) as being a place of safety where it’s citizen have finally found peace by building their homes in her waters as a refuge from her pursuers.)
LA FEMME DU MARCHE - MARKET WOMAN LA FEMME DU MARCHE - MARKET WOMAN
a tribute to the women of the market in Africa to her hard work, dedication, perseverance and undaunting spirit along with agility in balance carrying the heavy pots and goods on her head
SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA
The history of the struggles of the South African has been filled with stories of violence and oppression from the defunct apartheid system. “Well I heard that things have changed and your policies are new”
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Diane Cameron
2004 & 2005 U.S.A. Artist-In-Residence
To the Republic of Benin, West Africa
2005 KORA Award Nominee Best Afro American Diaspora
Diane Cameron
Diane Cameron is a multitalented performing and recording artist with increasing recognition in the United States and Africa for creation of a new art form devoted to Africas Diaspora. As a singer, songwriter, actress, and acting instructor Ms. Cameron has devoted her career to the Diasjazzpora movement and promotion of African Art forms. Originally from Chicago, Illinois Diane Cameron entered the entertainment arena as a jazz dancer and make-up artist for Ebony Fashion Fair. Diane auditioned for her first theater role and won the part, she was cast in the leading role for the Hilton Head Island, SC production as Miss Sherman in the play FAME in 1991. Ms Cameron went on to be featured in Big River, Prelude to a Kiss, Merrily We Roll Along, and Midsummer's Night Dream. She was nominated for Best Actress of The Year Award from the Theater Jacksonville production of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" in 1997. Here she tackled the complex characterization of the lead female role of Bernice.
In 1997, Diane concentrated on organizing and producing benefit concerts, singing and songwriting. The proceeds from her musical contribution on the compilation J.A.N.E. CD "Africa's Fruit" benefited homeless and disadvantaged women in Jacksonville, FL. In 1998, she organized and produced the S.W.I.N.G. benefit concert for St. Augustine, FL, & this effort contributed toward a children's playground. Diane has written over 50 songs from the heart and usually addresses issues that affect women. She says "It never fails to happen; when I write a song about my life, I'm singing about someone else's."
In 1999, Diane toured Memphis, TN at Alfred's and the Gibson Guitar Center. She received great reviews from the Beale Street crowd. In 2000, Ms. Cameron completed a 3-month tour in Tokyo, Japan with the Phil Morrison Trio Ms. Cameron toured Chicago in 2001 where she performed at the famed KoKo Taylor, Buddy Guy's Legends and Lee's Unleaded Blues Club. She has appeared in Atlanta at the Bayou Room, Cafe 290, Breezes, and City of Douglasville, GA., Summer Concert Series Festival.
In Alabama and Florida, Diane has played at some of the Eastern Shores finest establishments such as in San Destin, Florida at the San Destin Resort and Conference Center, Florabama as well as numerous private engagements and weddings. Diane has made guest appearances at the Daphne, Alabama Jazz in The Plaza, and Cotton Club New York Night at the Daphne Civic Center. She also performed for the 2002 and 2003 Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce National Shrimp Festival.
Other Alabama Eastern Shore appearances include Kiva Dunes, Beach Club, Guy's Gumbo, Oleander Resort, Marriott Grand Hotel, Legions Club, Theater 98 and more...Diane has produced several youth theatrical productions, was a guest on channel 44 Mobile's "Cover Stories" hosted by Nona Simmons. Diane has written several plays, published an environmental skit for the City of Mobile's "Keep Mobile Beautiful" organization and is currently planning a book signing tour to promote her first children's book "Fred & Felix".
Diane was selected U.S.A. Artist in Residence to the 2004 Republic of Benin Gospel & Roots Festival and reappointed in 2005. The State of Alabama USA passed a Resolution recognizing Ms. Camerons Contributions to the Diasjazzpora art form.
President of the Republic of Benin, Matthew Kerekou, issued an apology for the role of his ancestors in the Trans Atlantic slave trade. The Voyage of the Clotilde to Mobile, Alabama USA was the last known slave ship to sail from the continent of Africa to the United States.
Benin American Music Management (BAMM) proudly announces Diane Cameron and The Reconciliation CD has been nominated by the KORA Awards Organization 2005 in the category of Best Afro American Diaspora. The other nominees in this category are Will Smith, Mariah Carey, Akon and Oliver. The CD The Reconciliation and winning song entry Come Back Home To Africa is Ms. Camerons artistic recognition of Africas Reconciliation with its Diaspora and the use of the arts in human affairs merging this art form with a revered respect for the triumphs and sacrifices of Africa and her adopted homeland of Benin, (formerly Dahomey), the atrocities of slavery and her African ancestral heritage. The CD is themed on the reality of reconciling the African Diaspora and a tributary memoriam to places and events in the history of Africa and the Diaspora
Diane will begin her world as part of her promotion of Diasjazzpora arts and the Reconciliation Renaissance in 2006 and 2007.
Television Credits
Channel 44 Nona Simmons Cover Stories Interview & Vocal Performance Mobile, Alabama
Channel 3 Pensacola Television to promote trip to Benin
Channel 12 Good Morning Jacksonville Clennon King Interview & Vocal Performance Jacksonville, FL.
ORTB Republic of Benin, West Africa
LC2 Republic of Benin, West Africa
Radio Credits
St. Augustine Interview for compilation CD Jacksonville, FL - 1997
Kennedy-King College Radio Chicago, Illinois This Womans Heart 1998
WBEE Peoria, Ill. Listening Party for first CD 1999 This Womans Heart
WDLT Mobile, AL Carmen Brown Host - 2001
WDLT Mobile, AL Carmen Brown Host - 2002
WDLT Mobile, AL Carmen Brown Host - 2003
WDLT Mobile, AL Carmen Brown Host - 2004
Oceane FM Radio Republic of Benin, West Africa - 2005
Radio Star FM Republic of Benin, West Africa - 2005
Golf Radio FM Republic of Benin, West Africa 2005
CAPP FM Radio Republic of Benin, West Africa 2005
Radio Ouidah Republic of Benin, West Africa - 2005
Theatrical Credits
Fame Hilton Head Island, SC 1991
Big River Hilton Head Island, SC 1992
Prelude to a Kiss Hilton Head Island, SC 1992
Midsummers Night Dream Chicago, IL 1993
Merrily We Roll Along Atlanta, GA 1995
Piano Lesson Jacksonville, FL 1997
Rhythm of the World (written & directed) Daphne, AL 2000
Voices of Freedom (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2001
Cry of Freedom (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2004
Open Letter to the African American Daughter (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
Open Letter to the African American Son (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
The Children of Diaspora Written and Directed, Republic of Benin, West Africa
Commercial Credits
Havertys Furniture Holiday Scene Televised
Aarons Furniture Family Purchasing Scene Print
Marriott Grand Hotel Postcard Scene - Print
Newsprint Credits
Hilton Head Island Packet Dec 1991
Florida Times-Union March 1997
Folio Weekly (Jacksonville) December 1997
Mobile Press Register May 2002
The Islander Gulf Shores, Alabama October 2002
Mobile Press Register February 2004
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National Festivals
2002, 2003, Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Shrimp Festival
International Tours
Tokyo Dome Hotel Artist Café 3 Months with Phil Morrison Trio, Tokyo, Japan - 8/2000 11/2000 Mitsuya Agency mitsuayproject@nifty.ne.jp
*Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour August 2nd 8th 2004
*Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour July 31st August 7th 2005
Upcoming Calendar
World Tour promoting forgiveness and reconciliation, the beauty of Africa and The Reconciliation CD January 2006.
Pending Goree Island Festival Senegal November 2005
Nominations KORA AWARD NOMINEE 2005 The Reconciliation CD Come Back Home to Africa to be held, Durban, South Africa 12-2005
To receive a promotional copy of the CD contact - usaartistobenin@aol.com
Congratulatory Resolution signed by Governor Bob Riley
By Bill Clark HJR700 ENROLLED, House Joint Resolution, CONGRATULATING DIANE CAMERON OF BALDWIN COUNTY FOR ACHIEVING USA ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FOR THE 2004 REPUBLIC OF BENIN GOSPEL AND ROOTS FESTIVAL.
WHEREAS, it is with highest commendation that we recognize Diane Cameron, a resident of the City of Daphne in Baldwin County, Alabama, who has achieved the distinction of USA Artist in Residence for the 2004 Gospel and Roots Festival, which will be held in the Republic of Benin, West Africa; and
WHEREAS, the USA Artist in Residence to the Benin Gospel and Roots Festival serves as a Goodwill Ambassador to promote reconciliation, cultural understanding, and friendships between the people of the United States and the people of the Republic of Benin through gospel songs, music of African Diaspora, theatrical performances, education, and cultural awareness; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cameron has made outstanding contributions to the arts in the State of Alabama through her unique multi-ethnic art form and method, which combines historical themes and current event interests as both serious messages and entertainment values, community involvement, and development of youth; and
WHEREAS, as the Chief Artistic Officer of Its All An Act 2, Ms. Cameron provides artists and youth in the State of Alabama with the opportunity to perform, to be of public service, and to advance the cultural heritage of the state; and
WHEREAS, indeed, Ms. Cameron's performances through Theatre 98 of Fairhope, and as USA Artist in Residence to the Benin Gospel and Roots Festival, have been of inestimable value to, and revered by, her admiring fans throughout the State of Alabama and the Republic of Benin; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That Diane Cameron of Daphne, Alabama, is applauded on the success she has deservedly achieved throughout her theatrical career and, by copy of this resolution, she iContact
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OOOOOOOOO very nice!!!
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That's a nice bunch of songs there, hope to hear some more. Happy new year!
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