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Afropop in Chicago
AFROPOP IN CHICAGO!!!
CHECK OUT THE HOTTEST AFROPOP EVENTS
IN THE WINDY CITY!!!
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UPCOMING CONCERTS:
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The 10TH Annual World Music Festival to be held in Chicago September 19th-25th
The 10THAnnual World Music Festival: Chicago 2008 showcases the best of international music Friday, September 19 through Thursday, September 25, 2008. The multi-venue, week-long festival attracts an average of 60,000 attendees each year and features both traditional and contemporary music from diverse cultures throughout the world. The World Music Festival: Chicago 2008 presents 70+ events at 20+ venues and is a mix of free and ticketed concerts.
About World Music Festival: Chicago
The largest and longest running festival of international music in the United States, the Festival has presented more than 500 artists from over 50 countries in its 10-year history.
For more information visit: http://www.worldmusicfestivalchicago.org/preview/.
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Monday, August 25- HABIB KOITE AND BAMADA
-Malian guitar master Habib Koite performs in Chicago with his super-star group Bamada.
Location: Martyrs 3855 N. Lincoln Ave
Tickets: $25
Showtime: 8:00pm
More info at: http://www.martyrslive.com/
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Friday, July 11 - FALLOU DIENG
- Senegalese mbalax star w/ special guest, hip- hop artist S. Cheiky
Location: The Logan Square Auditorium 2539 N. Kedzie
Tickets: $25
Doors open: 7:30pm
Showtime: 9:30pm
More information at http://www.logansquareauditorium.com/
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CONCERT SERIES
MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS
FREE World Music in Millennium Park All Summer Long!
Highlighted Afropop Artists:
Thursday, June 26, 6:30pm:
BAJA ROJA CONCERT: UNSUNG HEROES, REDISCOVERED ICONS
Featuring: Ramon Cordero, El Chivo Sin Ley, Edilio Paredes, Joan Soraino of the Dominican Republic. Mayra Andrade of Cape Verde opens the show.
Saturday, June 28, 8:30pm: ORCHESTRA BAOBOB
Versatile Senegalese super-group from Dakar returning to Chicago for summer 2008. Featuring songs from their new album, Made in Dakar.
Thursday, July 10, 6:30pm:
SUDANESE MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL
Sudanese artists coming together in Chicago as a gesture of peace and hope for a united Sudan.
Featuring: Abdel Gadir Salim, Omar Ihas, Rasha, Abu Araki, Al Balabil Sisters, Yousef El Mosely, and Omar Bhanga all performing with the Nile Music Orchestra of Sudan.
For more information about this series visit:
http://millenniumparkconcerts.org/musicwithoutborders/
WORLD MUSIC SERIES - The Old Town School of Folk Music
World Music Every Wednesday Night, All Summer Long!
Located at The Old Town School of Folk Music 4445 N. Lincoln Ave.
$5.00 Suggested Donation
Highlighted Afropop Artists:
Wednesday, July 23, 8:30pm:
DAVID GWESHE- Leading figure in Zimbabwean Shona music.
Wednesday, August 6, 8:30pm:
MAMADOU DIABATE- World famous Malian kora master.
For more information about this series visit: http://www.oldtownschool.org/
CHICAGO SUMMERDANCE
An hour long professional dance lesson followed by a high energy band playing the kind of music you just learned how to dance to! Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday all summer long!
Time:
Thurs-Sat: 6:00pm-7:00pm -- Dance Lesson
7:30pm-9:30pm -- Concert
Sunday: 4:00pm-5:00pm -- Dance Lesson
5:30pm-7:30pm -- Concert
Location: The Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave
Cost: FREE
Featured Afropop Artists:
Saturday, July 19 - Orquesta Tipica Imperial
-Argentine tango.
Thursday, July 24 - Orquestra De Samba
-Brazilian samba, choro, olodun.
Friday, July 25 - Angel in the Solar System
-Traditional and contemporary Afro-Cuban music.
Thursday, July 31 - The Spam All Stars
- Electronic, funk, latin, hip-hop, dub.
Saturday, August 2 - Grupo Kana
- Tropical Salsa
Friday, August 8 - Gentlemen of Leisure
- Mowtown, R&B
Saturday, August 9 - Nabori
- Traditional Salsa
Thursday, August 14 - Occidental Brothers Dance Band
- African soukous, highlife, Afro-beat
Friday, August 15 - Papo Santiago & Orchesta Infraverde
- Afro-Caribbean, Latin Jazz, Salsa
Saturday, August 16 - The Steve Butler Movement
- Chicago Steppin'
Thursday, August 21 - Shiko Mawatu
- Congolese Rumba and Soukous
Saturday, August 23 - Angel Mendez
- Classic Salsa, Tribute to Hector Lavoe
For more information about this series visit:
http://www.chicagosummerdance.org/
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FESTIVALS:
FESTIVAL
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DATE
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LOCATION
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DESCRIPTION
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AFROPOP ARTISTS
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Chicago Arabesque
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June25,26,27
10:00am-3:00pm
June 28: 11:00am-7:00pm
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Daily Plaza
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FREE |
2nd Annual Arab cultural celebration, featuring workshops, cuisine, live music and dance performances.
http://www.chicagoarabesque.com/
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check back soon!
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African-Caribbean International Festival of Life
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July 3- July 6
10:00am-10:00pm
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Washington Park
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General Admission:
$10.00
Kids: $5.00
Festival Pass: $30
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Celebration of African and Caribbean culture
http://www.martinsinterculture.com/sub2.htm |
Babycham, Beenieman, Gregory Isaacs, Junior Reid, Chi-Lites, Stttchi
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Kwanza Summer Festival
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July 12-13 10:00am- 6:00pm
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49 E. 95th St.
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FREE
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Chicago Folk and Roots Festival
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July 12-13
10:00am- 9:30pm
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Welles Park (at the corner of Montrose and Lincoln)
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Suggested Donation
adults: $7.00
kids: $3:00
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The Old Town School of Folk Music's annual summer music and dance festival. Food, artisans, live music and dancing!
http://www.chicagofolkandroots.org/
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Dobet Gnahore
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Ghana Fest
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July 26, 11:00am- 10:00pm
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Washington Park
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FREE
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Largest Ghanaian cultural exposition in North America
http://www.ghananationalcouncil.org/ghanafest.htm
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check back soon!
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Belize Day in the PArk
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August 3, 10:00am- 10:00pm
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Washington Park
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FREE
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Belizian cultural celebration
http://www.chicagobelizedayinthepark.org/
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Caribbean Festival
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August 8-10, 12:00pm-10:00pm
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Union Park
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$5.00-10.00
kids under 6 free
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Caribbean cultural celebration, 30 music and dance acts, food and crafts.
http://www.martinsinterculture.com/sub4.htm
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Beres Hammond, Yellowman, Cecille, Frankie Paul
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Carifete
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August 16, 9:00am-9:00pm
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Midway Plaisance, 1200-1300 E. 59th St
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FREE
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Caribbean and African arts and crafts, musicians, DJ's, costumed parade @ 1pm
http://www.chicagocarifete.com/index.html
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check back soon!
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Chicago Reggae Festival
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August 23, 12:00pm-10:00pm
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Union Park
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$15.00-$20.00
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2nd Annual celebration of reggae music
http://www.chicagoreggaefestival.com/
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Bunny Wailer, Anthony B, Qeen Omega, The Itals,
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!Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
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August 23 10:30am-9:30pm
August 24, 10:30am-8:00pm
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Grant Park
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FREE
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Chicago's largest Latin Music festival. Free concerts in Grant Park.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/
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check back soon!
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African Festival of the Arts
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August 29- September 1
10:00am-10:00pm
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Washington Park
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$10.00-$15.00,
$5.00 for seniors and kids
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19th annual celebration of the art and music of the African diaspora. Food, art vendors, 3 music stages, drum village, dance tent, film tent.
http://www.africainternationalhouse.org/
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check back soon!
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First published: Compiled and edited by Karima Daoudi
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