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African Festival of the Arts

The AFA (African Festival of the Arts) is held over four days during Labor Day weekend and has become for many, the traditional way to end the summer. The festival features live performances by local and international artists, fine art, handmade jewelry, sculpture and clothing by artisans from around the world and much, much more. An amalgamation of global music traditions from jazz to blues; Latin rhythms to gospel; African and World Music will be featured on three stages!

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Jul 13, 2009 @ 9:41 am
Ahmad Jamal to perform at Festival: http://bit.ly/QwKvB

Jul 13, 2009 @ 9:40 am
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Jun 18, 2009 @ 7:57 pm
Beninese singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo http://bit.ly/XRcpM

Jun 16, 2009 @ 9:57 am
Mavis Staples discusses "What is Africa to me" http://bit.ly/FSMRH

Jun 16, 2009 @ 9:55 am
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Jun 16, 2009 @ 6:25 am
Prominent African Americans share their thoughts on Africa http://bit.ly/gDKja