North Beach Bandshell is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions, but the venue has announced a full season of live-streaming concerts and events from the Bandshell.
The next event will be the virtual edition of the annual world music series Afro Roots Fest on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 8:00 pm.
Afro Roots Fest 2020 will feature live-streamed concert sets by Spam Allstars, Cortadito, and Johnny Dread; and recorded sets by East African retro pop artist Alsarah (of Alsarah and the Nubatones), and Venezonix. Hosted by Georges Collinet of Afropop Worldwide.
Performances schedule (all times EDT):
Johnny Dread: 8 – 8:40 p.m. (live)
Alsarah: 8:40 to 9 p.m. (pre-recorded)
Cortadito: 9 – 9:40 p.m. (live)
Venezonix: 9:40 to 10 p.m. (pre-recorded)
TBA: 10 to 10:10 p.m. (pre-recorded)
Spam Allstars: 10:10 to 11 p.m.
Free, presented by Community Arts and Culture and Rhythm Foundation.
More at northbeachbandshell.com and afrorootsfest.com
Author: World Music Central News Room
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