Femi, from Cameroon and Native American roots, embraced music early, joining her family's band and Andrew Cacho's African Drummers and Dancers in D.C. Mentored by legends like Babatunde Olatunji, her musical journey flourished alongside her academic pursuits at Bowie State and Howard University. 

She founded Motherland African Drummers and Dancers, performed at notable events like the 1993 Presidential Inaugural, Dance Africa, and Ghana's "Year of the Return". 

Femi directed a traveling drumming troupe, conducted workshops in Monroe County, and now enriches students as a bucket drumming facilitator with Total Team J.O.Y. 

Recognized with a Congressional award, she passionately educates and inspires through music.

With nearly 40 years of professional experience, Bill Wheeler's performed thousands of shows across venues ranging from backyards to major amphitheaters, supporting and working with countless acts. Bill has co-written, recorded, and performed on more than seven published records, with additional guest appearances on compilations and private projects. In the Florida Keys over the last seven years, he's played with nearly every well-known local group.

As a clinician’s aid and master tech, Bill's had the privilege of working directly with world-renowned artists such as Dave Weckl, Tommy Aldridge, Mike Mangini, Mike Portnoy, Gregg Bissonette, Raul Rekow & Karl Perazza (Santana), Anthony “Zoro” Zorelli, and Debbie Zildjian

Though drums have been his foundation, he also performs professionally on guitar, often switching instruments mid-set. For Bill, teaching is about sharing the joy of music—helping students of all ages discover the language, art, and freedom of making music. If you can walk and chew gum, you can jam!