Mumu Fresh
April 18, 2024 | 7pm | Mandell Theater
Maimouna Youssef, also known as Mumu Fresh, is the critically acclaimed Afro-Indigenous singer, Emcee, songwriter, activist, workshop facilitator and audio engineer who’s been called a “quadruple threat” by The Roots’ Black Thought and “groundbreaking” by Oscar-winning artist, Common. With her expansive musical background ranging from Jazz, Gospel, Spirituals, traditional African & traditional Indigenous music, to Hip Hop (also celebrating 50 years!), Soul, rock and experimental acapella fusion, this concert is a multi-genre live music event not to miss. Plus, Maimouna is 23/24 artist-in-residence for Anthems for the Anthropocene, the climate change songwriting context presented by Drexel Climate & Sustainability.
The Band:
Demetrice Everett, Drums
Amber D. Gillispie, Background Vocals
Nile Hargrove, Keys
Lamonte Maccain, Bass
Darnell “Showcase” Taylor, Guitar
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Maimouna Youssef is 23/24 artist-in-residence for ANTHEMS FOR THE ANTHROPOCENE, the climate change songwriting contest presented by Drexel Climate & Sustainability. The year’s contest will culminate at the Mandell Theater on Friday, April 19.