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6th Annual Versatility Entertainment and Image Awards SPONSORED BY HEALTHY MUSIC MATTERS / DEVELOPING EXCELLENCE
Sunday June 11th, 2006
WAS GREAT!!!!

Everyone who attended looked fabulous and the talent was unbelieveable....

The Clement family (Brought the house down)!!

David White sang praises so high that the highest of Angels could hear his fantastic voice...

Princess Ameenah dazzled the audience with an original piece

Ms. Tamika Patton sang like a bird...

Thanks to all who attended. There was CLASSICAL, R & B,GOSPEL, JAZZ & BLUES ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HOUSE! EVERYONE PERFORMED WELL...WITH THE HELP OF EVERYONE THE HOUSE WAS PUT BACK TOGETHER AND IS NOW STRONGER THAN EVER!!!

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Versatility Entertainment/Image Award Fundraiser

CHAPPY WASHINGTON Donald (Chappy Washington) local musician was one of the original people involved in this idea. He has been supporive of the awards since it started.

IN 1992 A SMALL GROUP OF ENTERTAINERS MET TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE. This group of people were joined by a lady named Delores Hightower. She had a vision and shared concern regarding recognition and health concerns for for Philadelphia Entertainers. Among those people were Pianist Chappy Washington, Singer Rasheeda Brown , Guitar player AAron Williams and Toni WashingtIn. They met for well over two years and iin 2001 it finally came together .In 2004 Healthy Music Matters was organized by Rhonda Lancaster & Toni Washington Founders of the award which started in 2001.

Healthy Music Matters is the actual sponsor of the award and was established to act as a clearing house for artists/entertainers.

Volunteers

Dereck Vinson

Connie Schuster

Passion La Mar

Bernadette Hodge

Calvin George

Rhonda George

Terri Walker

Lance Walker

Currently we are writing a book that focuses on the performers who generally work locally and are known on the local Philadelpia circuit. The book will include some history, first hand accounts of many people who have worked with popular and famous Philly entertainers. We hope to touch on many subjects that we felt were important. Racism, employment, unions and a number of subjects that arise when you are striving to become successful. It is our sincere hope to utilize the book to provide a wealth of information which we hope will help to secure the futures of our local musicians by being able to offer some knowledge and alternatives while making an honest living.

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