On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, the Atlanta African Caribbean Music, Meals & Artwork Pageant, also called AC Fest; is about to mix Afrobeats, soukous, amapiano, in addition to reggae, soca and dancehall in Piedmont Park. The occasion is offered by the Atlanta Jollof Music & Meals Pageant.
This 12 months attendees can count on to see some African and Caribbean heavy-hitters similar to comic and actor, Michael Blackson; comic and actor, Majah Hype; worldwide dancehall musician Mr. Vegas; and actor and artist Rotimi. The occasion will likely be hosted by Fairly Vee.
“[During] Nigeria Independence Day weekend, I’m performing. Africa vs. Caribbean this 12 months and I’m urgent and supporting and pushing group Africa. We acquired Afro vs. reggae, jolloff vs. rice and peas. It’s taking place,” Rotimi mentioned.
The AC Fest is produced by DDM York and the Botchey Brothers, which was created to discover the cultural intersection between African and Caribbean tradition. This mix of cultures will embrace West Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas.
Within the park, hundreds of AC Fest attendees will even have the chance to go to a particular “Soul Therapeutic Middle” activation curated by The Useful resource Guild that may embrace entry to wellness sources, together with complimentary 6-10 minute psychological well being “Soul Therapeutic Chats” with licensed psychological well being professionals, homeless prevention, substance abuse, suicide prevention, reiki, yoga and extra.
In accordance with MasterClass, Afrobeat is a mesmeric mix of West African and Black American music that has impressed throngs of latest acts worldwide with its distinctive rhythms and melodies.
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