Afro-Blue

Afro-Blue is a fun-loving Jazz/Pop a cappella ensemble from Howard University in Washington, D.C. The group started as a class in the music department at Howard in 2002, with this current version of the group singing together since 2009.



Group members include: Eliza Berkon, Reggie Bowens, Trenton Cokley, Christie Dashiell, Integriti Reeves, Devin Robinson, John Kenniebrew, Mariah Maxwell, Brian Vickers and Danielle Withers

Episode 10: We Love The Sing-Off

  As we geared up for this episode and the live finale, we thought it would be fun to focus on all the amazing times we've had and share those with America. So here is a sampling of what we'll remember most about this experience: Brian: There were a couple of things that stuck with me the...

 

SO LOL

  Amid all the hours of serious rehearsal, there have been many, MANY funny moments. We thought we'd share our faves: Brian: I'd say it's pretty hands-down. It has to be The Great Guitar Breakdown that happened during Rock and Country week. As we were doin' our intro package shoot, we...

 

Getting to Know: Mariah Maxwell

  What is your favorite song? I don't have one, but right now I really like "Bennie and the Jets" by Elton John, "The love you Save" by the Jackson 5, and "Adore" by Prince. Who is your favorite artist? Prince. How do you usually listen to music? Ipod, radio, CDs and vinyl, but i...

 

Episode 9: Trying to Stay Classic and Current

When we found out week 9 was R&B week, we were pretty pumped. As a group, we didn't have any experience singing R&B, but many of us either loved the genre or had done some solo R&B singing. And hey, we were just psyched to still be around after an incredibly tough rock/country...

 

Getting to Know: Christie Dashiell

What's your favorite song? Well right now my favorite song is Shirley Horn's version of "A Time for Love" but it changes every month. LOL! Who is your favorite artist? Mary Mary and Sarah Vaughan How do you usually listen to music? I mostly listen to my iPod. What is your current job? I'm...