Schedule:

March 16, 2024

Afro Roots Fest at 7:00 Pm

This famed Cuban singer, guitarist, and songwriter will be performing songs from his new album ‘Guajiro’, out now on World Circuit Records.

Eliades Ochoa With Special Guest Mofongo De Plena

Venue: Miami Beach Bandshell - 7275 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33141

Cost: $50.47

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March 29, 2024

ZeyZey Miami: A family friendly cultural hub featuring live music, food from local chefs, and a full beverage program serving seasonal craft cocktails, natural wines, and local beer.

Doors open at 8pm, Happy Hour food & drink specials from 8pm - 9pm

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

ZeyZey Community Arts and Culture and Tigre Present:

9:30pm - late:  Novalima at Afro Roots Fest (main stage)

TICKETS

Early Release - $25 (limited availability)

General Admission - $30

Day of / at the door after - $40

Venue: ZeyZey Miami - 353 Northeast 61st Street Miami, FL 33137

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March 30, 2024

Afro Roots Fest at 7:00 Pm

Afro Roots Fest presents the queen of African music, Oumou Sangaré . Oumou Sangaré is a Grammy Award-winning Malian Wassoulou musician of Fulani or Fula descent. She is often referred to as "The Songbird of Wassoulou".

Oumou Sangare

With Special Guest Seafoam Walls

Venue: Miami Beach Bandshell - 7275 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33141

Cost: $48.41

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April 5, 2024

Schedule:

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Friday: Afro-Latin Shorts with Talk Back

At UF School of Music on the corner of Newell Dr and Stadium Rd. Parking at the Welcome Center: 1900 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611 No ticket is necessary for this workshop.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Friday: Master African Dance and Drum

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Friday: Afro Cuban Percussion

Focus on Clave, Sekere and Bells, Congas and Bata welcome. This class will roll over into the Orisa Dance and Drum. So all participants are welcome to stay and play for the Dance Class.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday: Master Orisa - Rumba Dance and Drum

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM (+1 day)

Friday: Dance Party at Depot Village

Cost: $10 - $55

Venue: 1314 South Main Street

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April 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Saturday: Orisa - Rumba Concert at The Hippodrome

9:00 PM

Saturday: Abakua Concert at The Hippodrome

Cost: $10 - $55

Venue: Hippodrome State Theatre - 25 South East 2nd Place Gainesville, FL 32601

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April 13, 2024

Afro Roots Fest travels to North Palm Beach County for an afternoon and evening of music representing Cuba, Jamaica, and Venezuela at the enchanting Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar Saturday beginning at 4 p.m.

Cortadito is an award-winning Cuban folk band specializing in traditional sounds in the vein of the Buena Vista Social Club. Johnny Dread's Rastafarian vibes have been rockin the globe and bringing the message of Jah to the masses since the late 1990s. Venezonix teams up with the amazing percussionists and dancers from Venezuelan-American cultural organization "San Juan USA" to bring a vibrant musical show.

No cover, all ages welcome until 9 p.m., 21 and over after. Event support provided by the Florida Department of State Division of Arts and Culture, and Guanabanas.

Venue: Guanabanas Island Restaurant and Bar - 960 N Highway A1a Jupiter, FL 33477

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April 26, 27 and 28 2024

Afro Roots Fest winds its way down U.S. 1 and concludes with a weekend of spectacular concert events at the Florida Key Brewing Co. (81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036) Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28, 2024, representing the best in Afro-Caribbean vibes.

Jean P. Jam's special blend of world beat music is called "Deep Roots" and combines African, Soca, Caribbean, and reggae influences into one groovy amalgamation. Catch him Friday, 4/26, 6 p.m. Next up is Cortadito (Cuba) and Venezonix + San Juan USA (Venezuela) on Saturday, 4/27, also 6 p.m.

Finally, Manny Swagg's unique melding of Latin jazz, Afro-Latin beat, Caribbean folk, and traditional Cuban music, combined with Stella Fusion's smooth Cumbia Salsa Funk representing Colombia will bring the beer garden down.

Venue:Florida Keys Brewing Co - 81611 Old Hwy Islamorada, FL 33036

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Date: March 16, 2024 - April 28, 2024

Location: Various Venue

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