June 26-28 | 2025

Winston-Salem, NC

3 DAYS of Culture + Creativity + Community

Culture

Conversations

Music

Performances

Join us from June 26–28, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for the 1Love Festival—a vibrant gathering that honors the richness of African Diasporic culture through music, art, innovation and entrepreneurship.

This Year at 1Love Festival

Join Our 3-Day Creative Learning Institute!

Re-Storying and Re-Covering: Coded Competencies in Theology, Faith, and Wellness in African American Communities

Wake Forest University School of Divinity’s Faith COMPASS Center and the 1Love Festival have partnered for Coded Competencies—a transformative summer institute exploring “re-storying” as a healing practice rooted in African American tradition.


Creative Learning Institute Schedule

June 26-28 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

S. G. Atkins Enterprise Center | 1922 S. MLK Jr. Dr Winston-Salem

June 26: The Power of Narrative

Guided by: Dr. David Brawley

June 27: Storyteller As Public Mystic

Guided by: Rev. Stephen Lewis

June 28: Restorying Is Creative Coding

Guided by: Dr. Melva Sampson

Registration is FREE!

1 Love Festival Concert at The Ramkat

June 28, 2025 | Doors open at 7PM

  • Chelsey Green and The Green Project

    Described as “passionate, electrifying, and innovative” international recording artist Chelsey Green breaks down stereotypes of traditional violin and viola playing. A native of Houston, Texas, Dr. Chelsey Green is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, entrepreneur and educator that combines Classical and Contemporary to make music uniquely her own.

  • Djembe Monks

    Djembe Monks are more than just a band; they are a vibrant collective that embodies the spirit of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and its dynamic musical energy. Since their emergence in 2010, they have carved a unique space in the music scene by seamlessly fusing the pulsa8ng rhythms of House music with the rich, ancestral sounds of traditional African drumming. This innovative blend has established them as a prominent and influential force, both locally and internationally.

    The core of Djembe Monks consists of three key members, each bringing their distinct expertise to the table:

    • Emmanuel Nkomo (Root): The rhythmic backbone and driving force behind Djembe Monks' percussion.

    • Ngqabutho Ncube (Slimzar Wa Afrika): The DJ and selector, Slimzar Wa Afrika provides the foundation of House music upon which the Djembe Monks' sound is built.

    • Khotso Nare: The studio wizard and music producer, Khotso Nare is the architect of Djembe Monks' recorded sound.

  • DJ SK

    A Performer like DJ SK is of a dying breed. For over a decade, the indefatigable performer has established some of the region’s most successful parties, championed a generation of local artists, and invested heavily in the musical culture in his community. Born Jodi Kimball, SK caught the DJ bug early on, thanks to an unlikely scratch tutorial on Sesame Street. Acquiring turntables soon after acquiring a driver’s license, SK was reared in hip-hop at its arguable precipice, lending a hand in shaping SK’s technically exceptional manner of mixing.

We’re Excited to See You at 1 LOVE FESTIVAL 2025!

June 26 - 28

Our Sponsors

City of Winston Salem Mayor’s Office

Foundation 34, Inc.

Dr. Millicent & Kenny Ford 

Claire and Randall Tuttle