African Soul International

The amazing, pulsating rhythms of the drums- the vibrant, colorful syncopation of the dance- the harmonious melodies of the songs of Africa...this is what you can expect to see, feel and experience with African Soul International.

We feature: An Amazing Youth Ensemble, Up to 12 drummers, Our All-Women's Drum Core, up to 30 Dancers, Stitlwalkers, Fire Eaters Kora Players, Balafone Players, Singers, Storytellers and more!

Our passion for the arts is only matched by our focus on great customer service. We show up early and on time, guaranteeing all the experiences that were agreed upon and often surpassing all expectations.

Our Founder: Dr. Adama Jewel Jackson is one of only 2 African-Americans that have been granted admission into the Mandinka Music Society of The Gambia. She has studied with Ballets National Du Senegal, Ballets Africains, Ballets Merveilles, Ballet Joli and more from Senegal, Guinea, Liberia and the Ivory Coast. She has been named as a Master Artist by the National Endowment of the Arts and has received several Congressional Awards for her work in the arts, advocacy and Africa.

Adama Jewel, has been studying and performing West African Dance for over 22 years and maintains a tone of excellence through the arts that has brought her to expand the work of ASI from the East Coast to the West. She has traveled internationally 5 times, working with Master Artists from throughout West Africa.

From setting the opening for the "Lion King" at the Palace Theater in 2006 to performing at the Museum of Tolerance and the Claremont Colleges in the Los Angeles area, Adama Jewel Jackson has led a team of over 50 Master, Professional and Semi-professional artists in West African Dance, Music and Culture, creating unforgettable and exhilarating displays of colors, choreography and creativity.

Our Musical Director: Solo Soro is a native of the Ivory Coast. He has lived in the Los Angeles area for over 12 years, performing throughout Hollywood, the local school districts and professional venues and tours. His AMAZING musical talent has been seen for various television and live shows throughout California.

Let your special occasion be the one of a kind, memorable event that you've always dreamed of, African Soul can bring the fire, energy and joy of Africa, right where you are.

Our presentations can also feature audience participation, offering your guests the opportunity to get up and participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to release all their tensions and stress and jam to the African Drums.

We offer a myriad of variations to our programs, contact us so that we can develop a specialized program just for you and your event!

We have a full technical rider in accordance to the capabilities of the respective venue. Our riders are written for a Union House, but can be varied contingent upon the venue's specs. Please contact us with your layout and we will forward the respective tech rider, as well as hospitality.