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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!!!
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
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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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