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Frédéric joins Dave Chappelle at the
African American Cross Cultural Works Bluesfest

September 8-10. 2006

[Washington, DC, September 6, 2006] On Sunday, September 10, 2006, Dave Chappelle and a few friends take the stage at the 9th Annual African American Cross Cultural Works (AACW) Bluesfest. Just as in his movie Block Party , Chappelle gets together with some of his favorite artists but this time, it's in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Dave Chappelle has added an extra day and some extra star power to the two-day festival as a way to honor his father, William Chappelle, a member of the AACW, who, along with Faith Patterson, started the Bluesfest in 1997. "Dave's involvement has helped increase awareness of the valuable work that our culturally inclusive, grassroots community organization provides to the citizens of Yellow Springs and throughout the Miami Valley," said Faith Patterson.

Performances by neo-soul and hip-hop artists Erykah Badu, R&B singer/songwriter Goapele, jazz harmonica player Frederic Yonnet, and other special guests. The event is open to the public and a $20 donation to the AACW is requested.

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