Africa in America Presents..."THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS" Original Works Showcase

EVERY YEAR, AFRICA IN AMERICA STRIVES TO REMAIN INNOVATIVE AND UNIQUE. FROM THE FIRST TIME WE PRESENTED OUR ORIGINAL WORKS SHOWCASES FOR AFRICAN DIASPORIC MUSIC AND DANCE IN 2014, WE KNEW THAT EACH YEAR WE COULD NOT REPEAT OURSELVES…AND THIS YEAR WE ARE EXCITED THAT WE HAVE EXTENDED IT TO A WHOLE WEEKEND CELEBRATION! ON TOP OF DOING OUR 6TH ANNUAL ORIGINAL WORKS SHOWCASE ENTITLED, “THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS”, WE HAVE SURROUNDED IT WITH CUTTING-EDGE MASTER MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPS THAT WILL FILL YOUR ENTIRE WEEKEND. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS WEEKEND OF 100% BLACKJOY.

Africa In America Presents its 6th Annual Original Works Showcase for African Diasporic Music and Dance entitled, "The Sounds of Blackness". This night of reflection will kick off a beautiful weekend of fellowship amongst the participants and lovers of African Diasporic music and dance here in the Los Angeles area. In this year's showcase, we will shine a light on the diaspora's soundtrack of our lives as we feature original works from musicians, vocalists, and drummers on October 5th at Barnsdall Gallery Theater from 8pm-10pm. Artists from both North and South America, West and South Africa, and the Carribbeans will represent on stage in a 1 NIGHT-ONLY event! There will be an after-party this year, so people will be able to meet and greet these amazing artists.

October 5th, 2019
6th Annual Original Works Showcase "THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS"
8-10pm-Original Works Showcase

Barnsdall Gallery Theater
$15 General Admission up until September 1st, 2019
$20 After and $25/door

Featured Artists 2019:

Kara Mack (Spiritual/Gospel)

Nailah Porter (Blues/Jazz)

Yeko Ladzepko (Ghanaian Traditional Dance/Dunham Technique)

Lindiwe Rose (South African Traditiona Music and Dance)

Magatte Fall (West African Traditional Music)

Juan Carlos Blanco (Cuban and South American Traditional Music and Dance)

Lesina Martin West African Traditional Song and Dance)

Katy Toave (African Austrailian Traditional Music and Dance)

Check out our website for music and dance workshop info during this weekend!!

www.africainamericamag.com