2026 Sabar Rek Atlanta Conference & Cultural Event
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OCTOBER 9, 10, 11 is the 2026 Sabar Rek Atlanta Conference & Cultural Event that centers around Senegal/the Senegambia region through traditional DANCE, DRUM, ART, FASHION, MUSIC, CUISINE, EXPERIMENTAL WORKS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, and authentic griot/NGEWEUL heritage!
Presented Every Year. Every Fall. Every October. The weekend prior to Indigenous Peoples' Day. In partnership with Sabar Rek ATLANTA Inc.
This 3-day educational, cultural, and immersive arts experience is an opportunity to explore folkloric traditions of diverse ethnic groups of the West African region: WOLOF · MANDINKA · JOLA · FULA · SÉRÈRE · BALANTE
**LOCATION
Pearl Cleage & Zaron Burnett Center for Culture & Creativity
(formerly West End Arts Center)
**TICKETS, REGISTRATION, SCHEDULE
OPENS FRI SEP-4
www.sabarrekatlanta.org
**NOTE: This sabar conference occurs in the Fall, (every October) and is not associated/affiliated with any other event.
Curated & established by artist and griot/djéli/jeli, Assane Kouyaté, to preserve his indigenous traditions, and to reflect Atlanta's large West African community and culture. From its early beginnings in 2013 till now, the event has come a long way.
Masks😷 optional.
All countries, all states, all people, are welcome. Spread the word. Get ready for an explosion of West African culture in ATLANTA.
Presented Every Year. Every Fall. Every October. The weekend prior to Indigenous Peoples' Day. In partnership with Sabar Rek ATLANTA Inc.
This 3-day educational, cultural, and immersive arts experience is an opportunity to explore folkloric traditions of diverse ethnic groups of the West African region: WOLOF · MANDINKA · JOLA · FULA · SÉRÈRE · BALANTE
**LOCATION
Pearl Cleage & Zaron Burnett Center for Culture & Creativity
(formerly West End Arts Center)
**TICKETS, REGISTRATION, SCHEDULE
OPENS FRI SEP-4
www.sabarrekatlanta.org
**NOTE: This sabar conference occurs in the Fall, (every October) and is not associated/affiliated with any other event.
Curated & established by artist and griot/djéli/jeli, Assane Kouyaté, to preserve his indigenous traditions, and to reflect Atlanta's large West African community and culture. From its early beginnings in 2013 till now, the event has come a long way.
Masks😷 optional.
All countries, all states, all people, are welcome. Spread the word. Get ready for an explosion of West African culture in ATLANTA.
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Where is it happening?
945 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310-1826, United States
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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Host or PublisherKouyaté Jeli
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