Miami, Florida, USA - Internationally-respected steelpan artist, educator, and cultural leader Dr. Dawn K. Batson, PhD, will be honored at the 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend, taking place February 26–March 1, 2026, across South Florida.
.....Audiences will also enjoy performances by the FMU Alumni Steel Pan Ensemble and the FMU Jazz All-Stars, showcasing steelpan performing artists Leon Foster Thomas, Le’Roi Simmonds, Freddie Harris, III, along with Kirk Green, Doug Carter, Mark Strowbridge, James Cotman and others.
....A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Batson is recognized globally for her transformative contributions to multicultural education, arts administration, and the advancement of the steelpan as a powerful medium for cross-cultural engagement.
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