Mamas Ignite Collective presents ROOTED IN JOY AND TRUTH

Mamas Ignite Collective presents

Thursday, April 23, 2026 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM

All Ages

Standing

This is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our.

For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased at the door will include a $1 Eventbrite fee.

A celebration concert showcasing a collection of songs, poetry, and art rooted in joy and truth created by the Mamas Ignite Collective Community. The Mamas Ignite Collective is a collective of Black and People of Color artists composed of Mamas and Aunties bringing together our different skills and backgrounds to create gatherings that encourage Mamas to grow in their artistic creativity, learn, heal, and while being in a supportive community. Our collective includes musicians, poets, spoken word artists, DJs, and visual artists sharing their art from the heart. At this event, we will be celebrating the conclusion of season 4 of our creative circles and offering a night filled with several performances featuring our community, a marketplace showcasing visual art, children activities, and wellness activities.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

To learn more about Mamas Ignite Collective:

• Visit their Instagram page here

Kashimana Ahua is a mother, musician, vocalist, composer, producer and teaching artist. She is a 2021-22 Jerome Hill Artist Fellow and 2025 McKnight Composer Fellow. Kashimana creates expressive spaces that encourage audiences to tap into their musical creativity and storytelling strengths. Kashimana’s heartfelt music is a blend of Soul, Folk, and Afropop.

To learn more about Kashimana Ahua:

• Visit her Instagram page here

Olomitutu Ifemide ShaVunda Brown is an award-winning spoken word artist, actress, organizer, MC and spirit-guided writer. She writes to empower and shed light on raw truths with a sharp social consciousness using her knowledge of African diasporic spirituality, history, mythos, and the Southern folklore of her upbringing.

To learn more about Olomitutu Ifemide ShaVunda Brown:

• Visit her Instagram page here

Aja Parham has been recognized by The Current as “one of the Twin Cities' most well-versed singers.” She has performed with the Minnesota Opera, Skylark Opera, Penumbra Theatre, and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. She performs throughout the Twin Cities.

To learn more about Aja Parham:

• Visit her Instagram page here

Sarah O’Neil is an R&B and Soul singer and performer based in the twin cities. Sarah is also the owner of a local business Serenity By Sarah.

To learn more about Sarah O'Neil:

• Visit her Instagram page here

Brittany L. Wright is a digital storyteller, DJ, social Impact strategist, and creative who fiercely advocates for equity and Black liberation. She’s a published writer, freelance journalist, and podcast host who focuses on the nuances of Black life and motherhood.

To learn more about Sarah O'Neil:

• Visit her Instagram page here

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