Ted Brown Music Outreach
2301 a TACOMA AVE S
Disco Ball Lane
By Soulma Ayers
Soulma Ayers is a multidisciplinary artist and cultural curator whose work bridges contemporary art, hip- hop culture, and global influences. Born in Seattle’s historic Capitol Hill and shaped by the creative energy of NYC and DC, Soulma infuses her art with a deep reverence for Black heritage, community, and storytelling. A featured artist at events like Walk the Block for Wa Na Wari and Legendary Children at Seattle Sculpture Park, her work spans solo installations (Beloved campaign), collaborative projects (Love Letters to San Pancho in Mexico), and co-producing exhibitions (Have Several Seats at MadeSpace Seattle). Her artistry extends into music and fashion, having created album art for Wais P Chinchilla and served as a brand ambassador for Soul Chain’s collection.
Legend of the Water Dragon
By Hilltop Heritage Band & Drumline
Hilltop Heritage Band and Drumline are under the direction of Johannah Dietrich.
Hilltop Heritage Middle School Advanced Band performs Legend of the Water Dragon by Edward Kennedy.
Legend of the Water Dragon by Edward Kennedy was commissioned by the Moggil State School Band in Brisbane, Australia. The word Moggil comes from the Australian Aboriginal name 'Magil' which means Water Dragon, the inspiration for this piece.
Australian water dragons are fairly large lizards which have been around for 20 million years. They can be seen along the rivers and waterways of Eastern Australia.
For some Australian Aborigines, the water dragon is a totem animal, playing a part in the rich tradition of storytelling called "Dreamtime Stories." Relating to the mythical Chinese dragon, these creatures are said to bring divine presence and provide a gateway to the astrological world.