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Maimouna Youssef (also known as Mumu Fresh) is a GRAMMY-Nominated singer, songwriter, activist and acclaimed Hip Hop artist who’s been called a “quadruple threat” by The Roots’ Black Thought and “groundbreaking” by Oscar-winning artist, Common. As a performer, Maimouna has shared the stage with countless icons including: The Roots, Sting, Bobby McFerrin, Lala Hathaway, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Ed Sheeran, D’Angelo, Femi Kuti, Aloe Blacc, Zap Mama, Bruno Mars, Nas and Dave Chappelle. In 2018, Maimouna received international acclaim for featured performances on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series alongside Common, Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins, Black Thought and DJ Dummy. NPR calls her “an abundantly gifted singer and emcee” with “multi-octave range and ferocious rap delivery.” Her stage show has been called a “unique” and “spiritual” experience, captivating audiences at world-famous venues around the globe. With two solo independent albums to her credit (including the recent “Vintage Babies” with DJ Dummy)—and several films ~ Maimouna stands poised to be a breakthrough artist in 2019. Her latest project, produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The PLAYlist, entitled Chasing Goosebumps 2: The Healing, is due August 2019. Maimouna’s work continues to establish her as a true Global Citizen, a musical healer, teacher, powerhouse performer, and community pillar.