1999

Celebrating its Caribbean roots, MOJA, the Carolina Caribbean Association, and the Charleston Garden Festival hosted a delegation of 300 artists, performers and government officials from the island of Barbados who shared their breathtaking artistry with MOJA's audiences in a rich and exciting cultural exchange. Internationally renowned artist and entrepreneur Charles A. Bibbs created the 1999 festival poster image. Performances by Gerald Albright and Jeffrey Osborne were two of the main highlights of the festival. The Dance Gala and Classical Encounters combined to present Quentin Baxter and Friends with the Dallas Black Dance Theater.