This past weekend I had an awesome experience as a vendor in the 6th annual East of the River Book Festival that took place at THEARC in the southeast side of Washington DC. Produced by literacy activist Dr. Courtney Davis, the five-hour book festival featured African American authors of children’s books, YA fiction, poetry and…
Category: Appearances
Maryland Citizens for the Arts Creative Placemaking Presentation in Inaugural Conference June 6-8, 2019
The 2019 Maryland Arts Summit will be the first of its kind for the arts sector in Maryland, highlighting the work that is being done through our communities. Dialogue, learning and networking opportunities will focus on the growth of Maryland arts. I will be presenting a presentation on the first day of the conference which takes place…
Watch Recap of Liberated Muse’s Kennedy Center Performance
On March, 27, 2019, Liberated Muse presented music from our 2018 CD Awakening, a tapestry of music from jazzy blues and spoken word to soulful a capella ballads highlighting today’s tumultuous times mixed with optimistic reverence, set to the music and culture of the African diaspora. Presented as part of the Kennedy Center’s DIRECT…
Zora Neale Hurston Tribute at Beatley Central Library
Thank you to all of the great folks who came out to Liberated Muse’s tribute to Zora Neale Hurston! Was so great seeing music director Amy Conley Musician/Actor who I met as a performer at the Celebration Center in Fairfax, VA where she served as music director for over 15 years before leading music at Unity in fairfax,…
Liberated Muse @ The Kennedy Center-March 27, 2019
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the full lineup for DIRECT CURRENT, its two-week celebration of contemporary culture, which returns for a second season this spring (March 24–April 7). Showcasing new, topical, and interdisciplinary work by some of today’s foremost cultural risk-takers, the 2019 immersion takes place at the Kennedy Center…
BuildingBeautiful in the Kennedy Center’s 2018 Page to Stage Festival
The idea of justice quickly changes meaning when a grieving mother attends the press conference following her son’s tragic death. BuildingBeautiful is a short play written and directed by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman and performed by Liberated Muse Arts Group during a staged reading on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8pm at the John F. Kennedy Center…
My Short Film ‘BUNT’ Wins BEST ORIGINAL SONG
In October 2017, I participated for the first time in the 48-Hour Film Project with friends, family and members of my artist collective Liberated Muse (who are my friends, too). I wrote, directed, produced and turned in the play Bracelet in 48 hours. We were nominated for BEST SCORE and BEST PRODUCER. We decided to…
Liberated Muse Celebrates 10 years with Kwanzaa in August (KIA) Festival in DC
PRESS RELEASE Kwanzaa in August (KIA) Festival celebrates African-American culture in the Washington DC area On Friday, August 3, 2018 to Sunday, August 5, 2018, Liberated Muse Arts Group hosts Kwanzaa in August Festival: unboxed/unbroken at Anacostia Arts Center in Washington, DC. The festival commemorates Liberated Muse’s 10th anniversary and arts and social justice in…
2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival Recap
This month has been crazy! I have been very busy with school work and performance as well as general life struggles. But, guess what? Art always saves the day. If you are an artist in the Washington DC area, please watch this video to see what upcoming events we can work on together. National Cherry…
Return to the National Cherry Blossom Festival
I am excited to share music again to an audience of tourists and new people this Friday in Washington DC at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. If you are in the area, stop by and say hi. Free show. Visit KhadijahMoon.com to listen and download my music. __ Mama Artist, Master Teacher. & Social Activist,…
Liberated Muse at Busboys & Poets 3/19/18
Liberated Muse celebrates 10 years this year! We started in 2008 as a digital online community and became a community-based performance troupe providing cultural presentations in the forms of theater, film, literary art and music. We are excited about this year and hope you come out to this performance where we will share pieces from…
MyNDTalk Interview with Dr. Pamela Brewer
I was interviewed last month for the show MyNDTalk with Dr. Pamela Brewer and it aired last week. You can listen to it here. I enjoyed the interview very much. Very rarely am I asked such deep questions about my education and ideas and the ways that my appearance has shaped my interactions with the…
Highlights from Last Night’s Screening of ‘BRACELET’ at Landmark’s E Street Cinema
Without friends and family, there really is no point to it all…that is why I am so grateful for my tribe who participated in the making of my film BRACELET and those who came out to support us last night at the screening. Awesome night. Thank you to the Washington DC 48 Hour Film Project staff for…
Official Video for ‘Pray/Believe’
Check out the video for my latest single “Pray/Believe” off of my CD Song of a Space Cadet. The video was shot in West Florida two weeks ago, before all of this devastating hurricane weather. I send my prayers to the people in the area for safety. You can download the single or the entire…
When We Were Goddesses Well-Received at Artscape
So much to recap, but, the new play I wrote, “When We Were Goddesses” was a joy to produce through Liberated Muse and a wonderful cast to work with. You can get the details on the Liberated Muse website here. I was pleased, as this was the first official production that my daughter worked…
C3 Returns in July
The Artists Compound partners again with Liberated Muse Arts Group to present C3: Create, Connect, Conquer– An Artist Mixer on Thursday, July 13 @ 7pm at the RL Hotel in Baltimore. I host this event. The first one was last month in May and success! Below are two captures from the event. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLiberatedMuseArts%2Fvideos%2F10154554410615544%2F&show_text=0&width=560 https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLiberatedMuseArts%2Fvideos%2F10154554411750544%2F&show_text=0&width=560 If…
Your Child’s Creativity
I am a co-host of the Dual Inspiration segment on WEAA 88.9 FM’s First Edition with Sean Yoes. Listen to the latest podcast of the show above. Listen to it live on Mondays at 6:30pm. I announce on my Facebook page when it is my week that I will be on. Like my page today.
C3: CREATE, CONNECT, CONQUER
This past Thursday, I hosted an artist mixer called C3: CREATE, CONNECT, CONQUER in Baltimore. The evening was wonderful. If you are interested in performing in the next mixer, email me at info@liberatedmuse.com https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLiberatedMuseArts%2Fposts%2F10154512619020544&width=500 https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLiberatedMuseArts%2Fvideos%2F10154514948375544%2F&show_text=0&width=560 https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLiberatedMuseArts%2Fposts%2F10154512740400544&width=500 https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLiberatedMuseArts%2Fposts%2F10154517853915544&width=500 You can stay in the loop with opportunities like this by joining the Liberated Muse Arts Group page…
Thank You #ARTOMATIC!
I must have been really busy because, I didn’t have an opportunity to post all of April and some really great things took place during that month. One of the great things was ARTOMATIC that just ended this past May 8. I performed in ARTOMATIC on April 8 and 22 and then performed in the…
Not Just a Host, I Feature, Too…Join Me for a Night of AWE
Last night was a wonderfully delightful night of open mic goodness as I rocked the mic as the host of 5th Tuesday Open Mic at Busboys and Poets located at 14th and V in Washington DC. The featured artist was Star Johnson, a playwright based in the Washington DC area who dazzled us last night…
Listen to Interview on WEAA 88.9 FM with Sean Yoes
If you weren’t able to catch my appearance on First Edition with Sean Yoes on WEAA 88.9 FM yesterday, you can check out the recap here. Many of us grew up with the expectations of others dictating our every move. Some of us have faced devastating loss that makes it hard to get up realize…
Join Us for a Walk Down Poetry Lane in Feb 2017
“People wish to be poets more than they wish to write poetry, and that’s a mistake. One should wish to celebrate more than one wishes to be celebrated.”-Lucille Clifton We celebrate Ms. Clifton, Maya Angelou, Ruby Dee, Audre Lorde, and other fierce wordsmiths on Feb. 20th when Liberated Muse Arts Group takes “A Walk Down Poetry…
In Studio Tonight with Sean Yoes of First Edition
Good morning, everyone. Today at 6pm, I visit Sean Yoes of First Edition again in studio to continue our conversation from last month. You can recap the conversation below and then tune in tonight. You can listen to my song BE WHO YOU ARE below and download at khadijahmoon.com
We Are Who We Have Been Waiting For
I am inviting you to this event HERE. You can read below if you want background info. If you have been following me for a while, you know that community organizing is at the root of what I do and who I am. My creative work as a performer, writer and educator always involved energy…
Home Concerts with Khadijah
This message is for all of my social homebodies. You know who you are. You like to socialize with your friends, but, you of that age now where you don’t necessarily want to socialize with them outside the confines of your own home. You like music, but, the idea of having to stand up at…
Join Me on Aug. 7: Soothing Sunday Music Concert Series at CSLDC
The Center for Spiritual Living-DC (CSLDC) presents the SOOTHING SUNDAY CELEBRATION concert music series featuring uplifting performers sharing messages of love, joy and peace through music. Come listen and meet the artist in these intimate concerts which are sure to uplift your soul. On Sunday, August 7, I am featured in this concert series that…
Artscape 2016 Was Emotional and Expanding
I grew as an artist this past Saturday at my show “Song of A Space Cadet” that was presented by Artscape. I shared my personal memoir of planetary influence, birth and death, attempted death and salvation. Of course, my late mother was a central character in the story, as was my daughter. I was…
Day After Memorial Day, Join Me at Busboys & Poets in DC
I host 5th Tuesday Open Mic every 5th Tuesday at Busboys and Poets poetry open mic at the original location on 14th and V at 9pm to 11pm. Entry $5 This month, the featured guest is emcee, lyricist, actor Dior Ashley Brown (http://www.diorashleybrown.com/). Tickets go on sale online and at the door the day of the…
Upcoming Artscape Show Highlighting Music
I’m so excited to have the opportunity to return to Artscape! This will be the third year in a row and I’m thrilled to be able to debut a show that will highlight my music and personal stories. Here is the description of the show found here: Khadijah Moon presents her one-woman show “Song…
‘Wake’ and Listen
Happy Spring! I have been having a ball so far as artist-in-residence at the wonderful Center for Spiritual Living in Washington DC, located in the Phoenix Hotel across from Union Station. Each Sunday, I have had the opportunity to lead the congregation in uplifting song, whether playing my djembe or performing an original tune. I…
Farewell to Prince George’s Community College
Join me next Tuesday, April 26th as I say good-bye to my wonderful students at the unveiling ceremony for the Spring 2016 issue of Reflections Literary & Arts Magazine. I have served as faculty advisor for Reflections Literary & Arts Magazine for two years at Prince George’s Community College and have had the pleasure of…
Spring Highlights So Far
Thank you to all who sent texts and posted messages of support for my performances in late March and early April in Light City Baltimore. I performed three times during the morning Light City U conferences as a solo artist and part of my group Liberated Muse. I also am proud to report that…
Walker’s Legacy #Power50List
March is Women’s History Month and Walker’s Legacy is celebrating the contributions of women around the country with its inaugural Power50 List. According to their website, “These women have walked the walk, talked the talk and inspired a multitude of men and women within their community and beyond. Join us in honoring the 2016 Walker’s…
Register for the 1st Mid-Atlantic College Media Arts and Communication Conference
I will be speaker in the upcoming Mid-Atlantic College Media Arts & Communication Conference taking place this month. The inaugural Mid-Atlantic College Media Arts and Communication Conference (MCMACC) will take place on the campus of Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The theme of the conference is “Is Media…
Join Me at Light City in Baltimore This Month
I am excited to announce that I will be a featured performing artist performing in three Light City U conferences this month. The inaugural Light City Baltimore features the 1.5 mile BGE Light Art Walk with 50 attractions including illuminated visual artworks, street theater, musical performances and concerts. The original artworks are by local, regional,…
My Experience at the Callback Audition for The Voice
I was invited to audition for the voice and I wanted to make a video of my experience to share because I spent the months leading up to the audition checking out other people’s videos and they were helpful. I added my experience to the mix, sharing some info and suggestions I wish I had…
Feature Q & A on New Digital Site LiquidAE (@LiquidAEMag)
Was happy to be featured recently in the new digital magazine LiquidAE where one of my writing peers Mr. Joe Walker is a contributing editor. Joe was a writer at SoulTrain.com when I was a writer there and he is a senior contributor there now. Check out the Q & A
A Look at How Grief Has Impacted the Creative Journey
I didn’t expect to break down in tears yesterday during the live recording of Cafecito Break, a live podcast hosted by Rosangel Perez and Ruthie Guten, but, I did. Experiencing two significant deaths less than two years apart has a way of unmasking your facade. My journey has been every bit about authenticity as it…
Khadijah Moon NPR Tiny Desk Contest Submission
Decided to do a Tiny Desk Contest video for Manic Ride. Could not get my producer/life partner/composer to accompany me on camera (he is beyond shy, and he already was in the other video which he was not too pleased about, so…) Check it out. It was fun. Listen to the studio recording here….
Sign Up For Your FREE Download of My New Book
The first of a series of publications I’m releasing comes out in February and I want you to get your free copy when it is here. Visit my website to get yours. I am excited! Below is an excerpt: You Are The One You Are Waiting For You are at work or on your computer,…
New Websites, A Non-Glitchy Periscope Message and Holiday Offers
Hello Beautiful People! Thank you for still following this blog that I’ve been keeping up since 2009! I really appreciate it. Some of you have stuck in there with me over the years, commenting, sharing and liking and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. If you visit the home page of this…
Performances at the @ARTOMATIC This Week and in December
I loooovvveeee The ARTOMATIC. Will be there this Friday at 3pm for a solo set then at 6pm with my sister circle Liberated Muse. Come Out and Hang with Me! Oh, and click on the link and learn about ARTOMATIC if you have no idea what I’m talking about. Can’t wait to see you!
Follow-Up Interview on The Moxie Bee
Poet Mara Alia Badji is The Moxie Bee and I had the privilege of being interviewed by her. Check it out here.
Cover of Adele’s Song Using Recyclables
New Music Monday on a Tuesday…lol. You know I had to jump on the frenzy to cover Adele’s song “hello”. Of course, it was going to be nothing like the original. Inspired by my Madame Breezy concept (20’s retro), my obsession with looping since I got my Ditto looper, and my want to make music…
The Moxie Bee Buzzes About Khadijah
Check out two of my poems and a little blurb about my work on fellow poet, Maura Alia Badji’s blog The Moxie Bee. Tonight, join me here
Write Tea Podcast Interview with Khadijah Moon
I love talking about my process, my muse and all things in between when it comes to writing and creating an arts space for myself. I got the opportunity to do that this past summer with writer Rahima Rice who interviewed me for her podcast Write Tea. She released the interview last month and I…
Meet Me At the Baltimore Book Fest
Meet Me at the Baltimore Book Fest Tomorrow! http://rvrb.fm/1G7dGvQ
#SocInnFest2015 Highlights Efforts to Abolish Mass Incarceration
This past week, I participated in DC’s Social Innovation Festival as an artist-in-residence. The Social Innovation Festival took place September 9th – 13th in Washington, DC, hosted by DC+Acumen aiming to empower, inform, and connect DC’s community of changemakers. This year’s Festival, Creating Social Innovation Through Tech, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, was a celebration of how…
Recap of DC Poetry Festival Set
Performing at the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Washington DC’s Rock Creek Park was a dream come true. The venue is simply beautiful at night. The outside space is hypnotic. I performed with my group Liberated Muse this past Friday for the DC Poetry Festival honoring Gil Scott-Heron. Here are some highlights from our tribute to…
The Creative Midwife 