The DC Funk Parade is Back to Celebrate the Magic of Music

After curating and hosting a  successful Wammie Awards, which raised thousands of dollars for youth music programming, The Musician Ship is back to host the DC Funk Parade, a week-long celebration of ‘Black Broadway’ from Saturday, April 30th to Saturday, May 7! The MusicianShip is unifying the community that beautifies the U. St. Corridor!

• • • The African-American Civil War Memorial (Vermont & U. St. NW)
    • Lee’s Flower Shop (11th & U. St. NW)
    • The Reeves Center (14th & U. St. NW)

Right Proper Brewing will also be open during the festival & serving food and the Funk Parade beer all day. In addition to the 4 main acts on the Funk Parade Mainstage, you can also expect performances from Micah Robinson, Autumn LaBella, Cramer, Rue Brown, Cauznfx, YAJ, Izis La Enferma, DJ ZO, Roquois, Night Train 357, Uncle Mary, Nia Monaé, Skip Step, Naptown Brass Band and Critical Condition Band (CCB).

With the help of sponsors like Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, TMobile, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation, Meridian Public Charter School, District Bridges, ANC1B, and more, helped made this a successful festival.