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ENTERTAINMENT
EUGENE TAYLOR: THE DRUM PROPHET
2021 TRAILBLAZER AWARDS Presented by Smithfield Foods
INTRODUCTION OF TRAILBLAZERS
The Honorable Charles Evans Cumberland County Commissioner Chair, North Carolina Association of Black County Officials Board Member, North Carolina Black Alliance
2021 TRAILBLAZERS
• Dr. Jeannette Council Cumberland County Commissioner • Dr. Valeria Lynch Lee Retired, CEO Golden LEAF Foundation • The Honorable Virginia Tillett Retired, Dare County Commissioner
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Eugene Taylor a.k.a. the Drum Prophhas recently joined his talents JEANNE H. audiences LUCAS Taylor LUNCHEON et has been entertaining with fellow artist songwriter, Diogenes
with his musical talents for over 20 Ruiz. They’ve collaborated on Taylor’s ground-breaking debut album, The years. Born in Memphis, TN, he now KEYNOTE SPEAKER INTRODUCTION Rhythm of Life. The Rhythm of Life lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina andThe he’s increasingly becoming one album has sold out several times in Honorable Valerie Foushee of North Carolina’s most sought after various venues, and the gift shop at North Carolina Senate UNC District 23 where Eugene TayRex hospital, local performers. lor worksAlliance as a patient transporter. As a Chair, North Carolina Black solo-artist and group performer, Taylor Eugene Taylor’s soulful vocals, comcontinues to win loyal fans, climbing to bined with an eclectic mix of whistling, finger snapping, drumming, and #1 on the Reverb Nation World Music KEYNOTE ADDRESS tapping out rhythms with tap shoes on chart for the Raleigh, Durham, and Congressman HakeemWake Jeffries Forest Areas. metal plates and shaker wristbands, all come in a of mind-blowing 8th together District New York As a devout follower of Christ, Taylor’s entertainment experience. message is one of hope, reaching across religious and secular boundaries. His rhythm will hold you captive, and your heart will melt with inspiration.
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