By AFRO Staff
The SOWEBO Art and Music Festival once again returned to Baltimore on May 29th, with a mix of interesting offerings for all ages. SOWEBO, which stands for South West Baltimore, is an annual festival that brings music, vendors, food and residents together for a day of fun. Black businesses and artists were on full display at the 39th anniversary of the event, which takes place around Hollins Market along West Baltimore St. and West Lombard St between South Carey St and South Schroeder St.
Dwayne Benbow, Baltimore’s Funnel Cake King (Photo by Reuben Greene) 
Leo Freurimond, of Sobeachy Haitian Cuisine (Photo by Reuben Greene) 
Lena Bowman, of Sister Sweets, shows offff a tasty creation. (Photo by Reuben Greene) 
Shawna Cheatham, a staple of the Baltimore Arts scene, poses for the AFRO. (Photo by Reuben Greene) 
Dior Ashely Brown and LeKisha Brown (no relation) enjoy SOWEBO Arts and Music Fest, which took place on May 29. (Photo by Reuben Greene) 
Michael Yaw “Makqash” Adom, of Landlord merchandise (Photo by Reuben Greene) 
Dr. Dean Scott, founder of the Baltimore County Leaders and Citizens (BCLC) made an appearance with Carolyn G. (Photo by Reuben Greene) 
Femi the Drififish and the Out of Water eXperience rocked the SOWEBO crowd with a high-energy performance. (Photo by Reuben Greene)
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