Love Groove Festival is a celebration of music, community, and pure joy. Founded by Emmy Award-winning composer John Tyler, this year’s festival on August 29th marked its 10th edition with headliners Robert Glasper, Saba, and Alex Vaughn, alongside local and regional artists including Tyler himself, DK the Punisher, Precious Jewel, Akilah Divine, and Hadiya Ayodele.
The festival was also the first to take place at Point Park in Harbor East. The open lawn and harbor views made gorgeous settings for a day of music and art. The space was activated, the crowd was chill, and the style felt distinctly Baltimore: expressive, eclectic, and entirely its own.
This photo essay turns the lens on the people who brought Love Groove to life, moving between portraits of festivalgoers, musicians, and headliners. What began as John Tyler’s vision for bringing Baltimore’s different music scenes together has grown into an ambitious multidisciplinary festival rooted in the city’s creative community. Its 10th edition felt like a celebration of the joy, talent, and culture that continue to shape Baltimore.
John Tyler @johntylersounds, founder of the Love Groove FestivalJoy Holland (@miss_joyfitx)Lindsay and Cadeem Franklin @lsd_irl @cadeemlamarr
Robert Glasper @robertglasper
Deborah Bateman
Precious Jewel
@preciousjewelism
hadiya ayodele
@hadiyadoll
Grace O. Gyamfi and William Alexander Porter
anexis. @anexis__
Dhalon Dansbury & Alayia Connolly
Ephraim Dorsey @ephdorsey
Saba @sabapivotSameera shields
@yourlocalcaramelgir
John Tyler @johntylersounds
Dr. LaMarr D. ShieldsSheillanne Wambui @shecollectsvinyl
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