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Maimouna “Luna E” Youssef (Uncredited)

Maimouna “Mumu Fresh” Youssef

Maimouna “Mumu Fresh” Youssef is a Grammy nominated seasoned singer, emcee, songwriter and poet. She received a Grammy nomination for her contribution on the Roots hit “Don’t Feel Right” in 2007 for best rap song. She has swapped musical licks with such artists as Angelique Kidjo, Brian Wilson’s band, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, Dead Prez, Wilco, Zap Mama, Cody Chestnut, Martin Luther, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli. Maimouna has also rocked the stages of many renowned venues such as Denver Colorado ‘s Red Rocks Amphitheater, New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Switzerland’s Moniteau Jazz Festival, and The Carter Baron Amphitheater in Washington, DC. Her musical endeavors were a springboard for Youssef to make her big screen debut in Dave Chapelle’s hip hop documentary “Block Party.

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10th Annual D.C. Hip-Hop Theater Festival 7/12/11: 10th Annual D.C. Hip-Hop Theater Festival

A musical jam with African hip hop artists Maimouna Youssef, Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew, acclaimed indie MC Tabi Bonney, and a 5 p.m. warm-up class with special guest dancer Rujeko Dumbutshena from Broadway’s Fela! Co-presented with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

10th Annual D.C. Hip-Hop Theater Festival

A musical jam with African hip hop artists Maimouna Youssef, Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew, acclaimed indie MC Tabi Bonney, and a 5 p.m. warm-up class with special guest dancer Rujeko Dumbutshena from Broadway’s Fela! Co-presented with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Maimouna “Luna E” Youssef 4/19/11: Maimouna “Luna E” Youssef

The Baltimore native, a seasoned singer, MC, songwriter, and poet, has performed and/or recorded with such artists as The Roots, Nas, Dead Prez, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli.

Maimouna “Luna E” Youssef

The Baltimore native, a seasoned singer, MC, songwriter, and poet, has performed and/or recorded with such artists as The Roots, Nas, Dead Prez, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli.

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