THANK YOU GOD FOR ALL BLESSINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We live in a Global Society...Our neighbors are next door or a continent away. Our prayers should not be just for our children...but also for the children we may never meet. When I eat a meal and drink clean water, I should be mindful that my neighbors across the waters may not have eaten in a week. When I am tempted to complain about the rain, I repent and remember that my sisters and brothers in other countries may be praying for rain. As musical artists, we are the modern day griots....we must sing the stories...the mantle is in our hands. Art is my contribution to my collective earth family....Its the least I can do....." Diane Cameron
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The Community Connections Committee is celebrating "THE FAMILY DIASPORA" in Alabama for Juneteenth 2008. We are expecting African delegations from Ghana, Nigeria, Togo and Benin....If you would like to receive more information on this historic and cultural event....Please send an email to
[email protected], Diane Cameron, President.
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RECENT BIO INFORMATON
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Diane Cameron had now made her home on the Gulf Coast in Alabama, Diane has played at some of the Eastern Shore’s finest establishments such as in San Destin, Florida at the San Destin Resort and Conference Center, Florabama as well as numerous private engagements and weddings. She also performed for the 2002 and 2003 Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce National Shrimp Festival.
Other Alabama Eastern Shore appearances include Kiva Dunes, Beach Club, Guy's Gumbo, Oleander Resort, Marriott Grand Hotel, Legions Club, Theater 98 and more...Diane has produced several youth theatrical productions, was a guest on channel 44 Mobile's "Cover Stories" hosted by Nona Simmons. Diane has written several plays, published an environmental skit for the City of Mobile's "Keep Mobile Beautiful" organization and is writing a children's book "Fred & Felix" and an environmental play for children.
Diane was selected U.S.A. Artist in Residence to the Republic of Benin, West Africa She was subsequently invited to Durban and Johannesburg in 2005 as a result of being nominated by the International Music Organization KORA. Her self authored CD "The Reconciliation" was in competition with 50 cents. Mariah Carey, Will Smith and Olivier. The State of Alabama USA passed two Resolutions signed by the Honorable Bob Riley, Governor of recognizing Ms. Cameron’s theatrical and musical work with children.
Her original musical “WATER – WHEN KATRINA CAME†was written prior to working with the 2007 PFC Howard Johnson II Summer Enrichment Camp. Nevertheless, once Ms. Cameron came on board July 2007 as the Camp Theater Director, her play became a vehicle helping victims cope with the loss and displacement from the hurricane’s aftermath. The play served as a perfect pilot for the camp as a support mechanism for the 200 + campers enrolled in the 5-week program at Truevine Baptist Church in Mobile. The camp was made possible by the American Red Cross National to provide cultural, educational, and emotional assistance to those young people who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina, Ivan and Rita.
Television Credits
Channel 44 .. Nona Simmons .. Cover Stories .. Interview & Vocal Performance .. Mobile, Alabama
Channel 3 .. Pensacola Television to promote trip to Benin
Channel 12 .. Good Morning Jacksonville .. Clennon King .. Interview & Vocal Performance .. Jacksonville, FL.
ORTB .. Republic of Benin, West Africa
LC2 .. Republic of Benin, West Africa
Radio Credits
St. Augustine .. Interview for compilation CD .. Jacksonville, FL - 1997
Kennedy-King College Radio .. Chicago, Illinois .. This Woman..s Heart.. 1998
WBEE .. Peoria, Ill. .. Listening Party for first CD 1999 .. ..This Woman..s Heart..
WDLT .. Mobile, AL .. Carmen Brown Host - 2001
WDLT .. Mobile, AL .. Carmen Brown Host - 2002
WDLT .. Mobile, AL .. Carmen Brown Host - 2003
WDLT .. Mobile, AL .. Carmen Brown Host - 2004
Oceane FM Radio .. Republic of Benin, West Africa - 2005
Radio Star FM .. Republic of Benin, West Africa - 2005
Golf Radio FM .. Republic of Benin, West Africa .. 2005
CAPP FM Radio .. Republic of Benin, West Africa .. 2005
Radio Ouidah .. Republic of Benin, West Africa - 2005
Theatrical Credits
Fame .. Hilton Head Island, SC 1991
Big River .. Hilton Head Island, SC 1992
Prelude to a Kiss .. Hilton Head Island, SC 1992
Midsummer..s Night Dream .. Chicago, IL 1993
Merrily We Roll Along .. Atlanta, GA 1995
Piano Lesson .. Jacksonville, FL 1997
Rhythm of the World .. (written & directed) .. Daphne, AL 2000
Voices of Freedom .. (written & directed) .. Mobile, AL 2001
Cry of Freedom .. (written & directed) .. Mobile, AL 2004
Open Letter to the African American Daughter .. (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
Open Letter to the African American Son .. (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
The Children of Diaspora .. Written and Directed, Republic of Benin, West Africa
Commercial Credits
Haverty..s Furniture .. Holiday Scene .. Televised
Aaron..s Furniture .. Family Purchasing Scene .. Print
Marriott Grand Hotel .. Postcard Scene - Print
Newsprint Credits
Hilton Head Island Packet .. Dec 1991
Florida Times-Union .. March 1997
Folio Weekly (Jacksonville) .. December 1997
Mobile Press Register .. May 2002
The Islander .. Gulf Shores, Alabama .. October 2002
Mobile Press Register .. February 2004
National Festivals
2002, 2003, Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Shrimp Festival
International Tours
Tokyo Dome Hotel .. Artist Café .. 3 Months with Phil Morrison Trio, Tokyo, Japan - 8/2000 .. 11/2000 .. Mitsuya Agency
[email protected]
*Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour August 2nd .. 8th 2004
*Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour July 31st .. August 7th 2005
Benin Gospel and Roots Festival 2008http://www.legislature.state.al.us/searchableinstruments
/2004RS/Resolutions/HJR700.htm
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/searchableinstruments/200
6RS/Resolutions/HJR262.htm
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