Program
Andrea Roane has been with W*USA 9 since 1981, and currently anchors 9 NEWS NOW.
Andrea is honored to have been recently selected as a distinguished annual honoree by the ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's Greater Washington Network, which recognized Andrea's outstanding work within the community and the region as a "leader and trailblazer deserving of recognition." The GWN serves over 8,000 industry professionals in the region.
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Darryl K. Brooks, Jazz Artist
Be’la Dona \, bel-e-‘dan-e \ n [It, beautiful lady]
Washington DC is the birthplace of this exciting and diverse all-female band. The high-energy concert style presentation and dynamic musicianship exuded on stage is the selling point of this group of Local unsung heroes. Be’la Dona is currently the hottest act in Washington DC. Their unique style of Funk, Jazz, R&B and Rock command an impressive drawing power attracting many beloved fans and local promoters. Individually, each band member has toured with various national artists such as Nile Rodgers (Chic), Musiq Soulchild, Pieces of a Dream, Chaka Khan, Chuck Brown, Pras, EU, Salt & Pepa, Stephanie Mills, Michael Bolton, Elton John and many others.