Soul Evolution with conjure womxn Amorous Ebony and producer, composer Antonio Eyez brings a close to the festival day with an introduction by motivational speaker Karenthia Barber. Listeners can expect soulful interpretations of covers by Sam Cooke, Ella Fitzgerald, Al Green, Prince, along with original tunes. The performance blends classic soul with experimental sound, inviting audiences to witness, to ponder, to experience a soul evolution. Through these musical renditions, this production is ancestral veneration, bridging the past and the present in a powerful celebration of identity and perseverance. Antonio Eyez is a producer, composer, arranger, musician, performer, and creative director known for his ability to transform traditional sounds into modern masterpieces. Amorous Ebony is a multifaceted musician, somatic artist, education specialist, activist, and the creative curator of Amorous Designs. She will lure you into a sultry trance like the dance of a summer’s night soiree. Motivational speaker Karenthia A. Barber will introduce the CityLit Stage musical finale. She is a Maryland Port Commissioner, leadership strategist, and author who has trained over 300,000 people nationwide. A perfect ending to a day of exploring the beating heart of literary brilliance in Baltimore and beyond —going right to the soul with a blend of beautiful music by two Baltimore creatives.
SOUL EVOLUTION: A SOUL-STIRRING JOURNEY THROUGH TIME, SPACE, AND SOUND featuring AMOROUS EBONY & ANTONIO EYEZ with an intro by Karenthia A. Barber
6:00 pm
Amorous Ebony
Amorous Ebony is a multifaceted musician, somatic artist, education specialist, creative curator of Amorous Design, and fervent activist devoted to the liberation, the erotic, and the self-expression of Black womxn and girls. Her artistry confronts the marginalization, brutalization, and disparagement endured by Black womxn and girls. As a leader in rallies and protests linked to the Say Her Name movement, she passionately challenges the insidious culture of misogynoir that permeates our society today.
Antonio Eyez
Antonio Eyez is a producer, composer, arranger, musician, performer & creative director. He is known for his ability to transform traditional sounds into modern masterpieces, bridging the gap between the familiar and the avant-garde. Antonio plays 21 Instruments and is the founder of “Black God Child” & “SpaceWar Music. Antonio explores several genres of music from Psychedelic Funk, Rock, Alternative, R&B/Soul to Dream Pop. Antonio has composed, arranged, and collaborated with artists such as Van Hunt, Christopher Williams, The Revolution-formerly Prince and the Revolution, Algebra Blessett, The Vanguard, formerly D’Angelo and The Vanguard, Chico Debarge, Yolanda Adams, Chante Moore & Arrested Development.
Karenthia A. Barber
Karenthia A. Barber is an acclaimed speaker, thought leader, consultant, strategist, and coach at the intersection of business, education, and politics. Over three decades, she has impacted 300,000 individuals and organizations. She is CEO of Professional Development Associates, LLC, an adjunct faculty member, and a Maryland Port Commissioner. She was the first woman to chair the Board of Trustees of Maryland Automobile Insurance, a $100 million insurance carrier. An alumna of the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University, Barber is a graduate of Leadership Maryland and Coach University. A trusted advisor to executives and public officials, she authored The Grown Folks Guide to AI: Making AI Easy, Useful, and Accessible for Real Life. Her honors include The Daily Record’s Maryland’s Top 100 Women (2022 and 2026 and Icon Honors award (2025). She is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and a member of The Links, Incorporated.
