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The Peoples' Festival -Philadelphia was developed by Frank Jones and Malachai Moore to give something back to the community of Germantown where they lived. The first festival took place in 1978 after Mr. Jones and Mr. Moore were approached by members of the community interested in finding talent to perform during a flea market being planning in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA. The event was so well received that it was decided that they would make this an annual event. Although the flea market element was discontinued the festival now features a variety of vendors selling art, food, clothing and sharing valuable consumer and community information.

The music is still one of the festival's major highlights. Performers who have graced the Peoples' Festival stage include the Stylistics, Grover Washington Jr., Monette Sudler, Warren Oree and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, Byard Lancaster and the Blues Messengers, Sun Ra Arkestra, Plan B, Steve Green and the Elevators, Rick Tucker and the Universal Concept, The Orlons, The Blind Date Band, Brian M. Evans, Ghetto Songbird, When Malendi Sings, The Frank Jackson Orchestra, Rufus & Messiah Harley, Fortune Vinson Cruise, Urban Guerilla Orchestra, Bagga Riddim Band, Jasmine Style and Breakwater Reunited, just to name a few.

Most recently the Peoples' Festival has since grown into an event with national participation from vendors, musicians and organizations committed to showing us how we can honor each other by honoring "Mother Earth".

More information can be found on the Festival website [www.peoplesfestival.org]