The 16th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival is scheduled for August 6-8, 2015. This year’s program includes local, regional and international acts, including headliners Hassan Hakmoun, Locos Por Juana and Bateria Unidos de Miami. The concerts will take place in three different venues: Blackbird Ordinary, Little Haiti Cultural Complex and the North Beach Bandshell
The complete list of artists includes Hassan Hakmoun (Morocco), Locos Por Juana (Colombia/USA), Bateria Unidos De Miami (Brazil), Conjunto Progreso (Cuba/Miami), Morikeba Kouyate (Senegal), Palo! (Miami), Los Herederos (Cuba), Nag Champayons (Little Haiti), Cortadito (Cuba/Miami), Patacon Conspiracy (Colombia).
DJs include DJ Le Spam, DJ Moses and DJ Lance-O
The event includes a world music conference with lectures, workshops, and a panel discussion on the business of world music and a Global Bazaar.
Official Dates And Locations
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Festival Kickoff Celebration at Blackbird Ordinary, 729 SW First Avenue, Miami
9:00PM – 12:30AM, 21+over
Friday, August 7, 2015
Global Local Showcase & World Music Conference
Little Haiti Cultural Complex¸ 212 – 260 NE 59 Terrace, Miami
5PM -1AM, All Ages, $15 at the door
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Headliner Concerts
North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
5PM – 10PM, All Ages, $15 at the door
$10 at the door for students and seniors with ID
kids 12 and under are free
For tickets and information visit: www.afrorootsfest.com
Author: World Music Central News Room
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