Africa In America Presents its 6th Annual Original Works Showcase for African Diasporic Music and Dance entitled, "The Sounds of Blackness". This night of reflection will kick off a beautiful weekend of fellowship amongst the participants and lovers of African Diasporic music and dance here in the Los Angeles area. In this year's showcase, we will shine a light on the diaspora's soundtrack of our lives as we feature original works from musicians, vocalists, and drummers on October 5th at Barnsdall Gallery Theater from 8pm-10pm. Artists from both North and South America, West and South Africa, and the Carribbeans will represent on stage in a 1 NIGHT-ONLY event! There wil be an afterparty this year, so people will be able to meet and greet these amazing artists.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Kara Mack (Spiritual/Gospel)

Nailah Porter (Blues/Jazz)

Juan Carlos Blanco (Caribbean/South American)

Katy Toave (African & Aborigine Traditional /Austrailian)

Lindiwe Rose (South African Traditional Vocal)

Magatte Fall (West African Traditional)

Lesina Martin (West African Traditional Vocal)

Yeko Ladzepko (Ghanaian Traditional/Dunham Technique)

8-10pm-Original Works Showcase

10-1am-AFTER-PARTY/MEET&GREET