<p>Melvin Deal has been an artist, educator, director, dancer, choreographer, and musician for nearly 60 years. He received a BA degree in Fine Arts &amp; Education from Howard University in 1965, and is the Founding Executive Artistic Director of the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers.</p>

Christopher Kealy | The 202Studio

Welcome to The 202Studio, a podcast series from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities exploring the history and heartbeat of Washington, DC's creativity and culture. The series was recorded in stages throughout 2018 and 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Arts Commission's original establishment on November 29, 1968.

Unless otherwise noted, episode guests are independent professionals, not employees or affiliates of CAH or the District of Columbia government. The views expressed are their own and not necessarily those of CAH or the District of Columbia government.