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Meet the passionate and diverse team behind Braata Productions, dedicated to promoting Caribbean culture through the performing arts

Our Team

OUR TEAM

Braata Productions | Caribbean Events in New York | New York, NY, USA

Andrew Clarke

Executive Director

Singer, actor, and founder/artistic director of Braata Folk Singers and Braata Productions. Award-winning performer, preserving Jamaican culture, and providing a platform for Caribbean talents.

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Karl O’Brian Williams

Artistic Director

Award-winning actor, playwright, and educator. Dedicated to arts education and theatre for social justice. Director of critically acclaimed productions. A champion of new voices in playwriting and acting.

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Joel Edwards

Musical Director

Music prodigy and multi-talented artist. Accomplished musician, director, producer, and writer. Recognized for his exceptional skills in choir leadership, studio production, and audiovisual services.

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Gregory Smith

Programs Coordinator

Lover, advocate, and practitioner of the creative arts. An accomplished music educator and choir director with a passion for youth development.

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Dana Wiltshire

Administrative Associate

Multi-Hyphenate artist, activist, and educator with Barbadian and Guyanese heritage. Over 20 years of experience in the arts with at least a decade within administration. Founder of Home of Prana, a space for healing within nature and the arts.

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David Onabanjo

Communications & Marketing Associate

Multimedia artist, educator, and communications specialist. Dedicated to supporting Cultural institutions through multimedia storytelling, message building, and community organizing.

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Mariah Ralph

Educational Coordinator

Multidisciplinary artist and educator with over a decade of theatre experience, including Off-Broadway, international, and regional work. Founder of Beyond Story Time, offering free creative programs for children.

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Board of Directors

Chair

CHRISTOPHER LIU

Vice Chair

Ashley Jones

Treasurer

NEIL KAHRIM

Secretary

Nsilo Mavour

Dr. R. T. Richards
Patrick Buddington

Members

WE'RE HIRING 

The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for recruitment and retention of local partnerships of other organizations and groups. The OC will develop strategic partnerships with entities that can support and enhance the organization and services provided by Braata Productions. The Community Outreach Coordinator works very closely with the Programs Coordinator and Executive Director.

Braata Productions | Caribbean Events in New York | New York, NY, USA
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Braata Productions | Caribbean Events in New York | New York, NY, USA
Braata Productions | Caribbean Events in New York | New York, NY, USA

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CARIBBEAN ARTS

Join Braata's Board of Directors and play a pivotal role in guiding our artistic endeavors. Your expertise and passion will drive our mission of promoting Caribbean culture, fostering creativity, and making a lasting impact. Together, let's empower voices and inspire communities.

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