Spirit of West Africa Festival 2016

Saturday, July 16th, 2016

Spirit of West Africa Festival 2016

at Jaam Rek Studios

2000 S. Jackson Street

Seattle, WA 98144

Please join us this Saturday for an evening of music, dance and cultural connection! We are happy to share this unique opportunity for friendship and community in celebration of the many peoples of West Africa and the Diaspora.

4:00 – Doors Open with Set by DJ Marley | JAMAICA

5:00 – Sabar Drumming by Mapathe Diop & Gora Diop | SENEGAL

6:00 – Thione Diop & Yeke Yeke ft. Dora Oliveira & Maxie Jamal | SENEGAL, BRASIL, & US

7:00 – Fashion Show by Nansare Consolata & Best of Both Worlds | AFRICAN DIASPORA

7:30 – Yaw Amponsah & Anokye AGOFOMMA ft. Mohammed Shaibu | GHANA
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8:15 – Mark Lilly & Bembe Olele | AFRO-CUBAN

9:00 – Argan Band | MOROCCO

10:00 – Comfort Food | “Bitches Brew meets Fela Kuti!”

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Senegambian Cooking by Awa Jaye
food & beverages available for purchase
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Free Admission

All Ages – Family Friendly
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Peace & Bless…