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Farnell Newton

Farnell Newton

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Farnell Newton is a trumpeter, teacher, bandleader of The Othership Connection, record label head, founder of the Portland Black Music Festival, and father of five.

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  • Patrick Seraya, Portland Black Music Festival, Mission Theater, photo by Tojo Andrianarivo

    It Takes A Village

    Farnell Newton - Nov 2, 2016
    Why did Farnell Newton help establish the Portland Black Music Festival? Because we have incredible strength when we come together.

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