This year’s festival !is dedicated to Miriam Makeba, also known as Mama Africa. South African native, Miriam dedicated her life to singing and civil rights activism. She was exiled from her country for 30 years due to her commitment to activism and Pan-Africanism, a movement which seeks to unify both native Africans and those of the African diaspora.
This day is also the day of the drum. In colonial times, the drum was taken away from slaves due to its use in ritual activities. The drum is a universal instrument which connects all cultures as it is significant in all; it is the beat of the heart.
Sunday, May 31st
Time: 12:00 noon – 6pm
Free Family Event
Seaport Village, Embarcadero North – Downtown San Diego
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
