Recorded on the final night of the 8th Annual Akwaaba Dance & Drum Festival at Houston Community College's Spring Branch Campus. Moderator and founder of HCC's African Dance Society, Dr. Madeleine Wright, joins our panelists in a pre-performance discussion around the theme of this year's festival, "Africa to America: Making the Connections." In order of appearance:

• Shani Sterling, HCC Dance professor and founder, Awkaaba Dance & Drum Festival
• Dr. Madeleine Wright, HCC Psychology professor and founder, African Dance Society
• April Berry , Artistic Director, Dallas Black Dance Theatre
• Harrison Guy, Artistic Director, Urban Souls Dance Company
• Griffin Brady, Founder, Buffalo World Music and Dance Academy