Music Africa and North by Northeast (NXNE) celebrate the 25th anniversary of Afrofest on Wednesday June 12. Join us for a concert featuring African music at the Gladstone Hotel – The Ballroom, 1214 Queen Street West, doors open at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at http://www.nxne.com/tickets or at the door.
Michael Stohr, President of Music Africa, says "The 25th anniversary is a very significant milestone for Afrofest. The festival's success is very much a reflection of just how much the African immigrant population has grown over that time, as well as a testament to how much this community has contributed to the local music scene"
The concert will begin with a performance by Njacko Backo (Cameroon) at 8 p.m. followed by Tich Maredza Band (Zimbabwe) at 9 p.m. then, Madagascar Slim (Madagascar) at 10 p.m., Foly Asiko (Nigeria) at 11 p.m. and finally Trinity (Botswana) at midnight, with additional music by DJ Biggy throughout the night.
Afrofest 2013 takes place July 6 & 7 and returns to Woodbine Park. The festival is a chance to discover Africa in the heart of Toronto. It showcases the rich and diverse African culture through music, dance, drumming and theater, with both international and local bands. Held annually since 1989, Afrofest is the African event of the summer!
Click here for Bios
http://nxne.com/2013/afrofest-showcase-madagascar-slim-foly-asiko-trinity-more/
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Afrofest 25th Anniversary Celebration @ The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto, ON - Wed Jun 12th!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Muhtadi International Drumming Festival Fundraiser @ United Steelworkers Hall, Toronto, ON - Fri Apr 26th!
Dance The Night Away & raise funds for the 14th Annual Free Festival
14th Annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival Fundraiser featuring the AfroBeat sounds of Njacko Backo & Kalimba Kalimba. The April 26th fundraiser promises to be a night to remember.
Special Guests Muhtadi & The World Drummers (Traditional West African) will be opening the night and there will be sets featuring DJ MISS BOOM Canada's DJ Diva spinning afro beat soca and chutney mixtures. Come early as CU (Casineros Unidos) Productions will be presenting a complimentary Salsa Lesson.
The proceeds of the fundraiser will go directly towards the costs of producing this year’s free festival on June 8 & 9 at Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON, so your attendance and support will be greatly appreciated. Doors open at 7 pm with Salsa lessons from 7-8 pm and the opening act at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 and are available at online at www.muhtadidrumfest.com
United Steelworkers Hall
25 Cecil Street,
Toronto, ON M5T 1N1
Doors Open: 7:00 with Free Salsa Lesson from CU Productions
Ticket Price: $20
Advance Tickets available online
www.muhtadidrumfest.com
7-8 pm Free Salsa Lesson CU Productions
8-9 pm Muhtadi & the World Drummers
9-1 Njacko Backo & Kalimba Kalimba, DJ MISS BOOM Canada's DJ Diva
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