Afro Legacy Fest 2025

In partnership with La Casa de la Cultura, Afro Legacy Fest 2025 is a call to unity, a tribute to resilience, and a space to honor our roots while building a brighter future together. 

Learn and share through hands-on art experiences. Join in on discussions that highlight the through-lines in our histories, aspirations, and collective journeys. Dance to workshops that honor our heritage and unite us.

Featuring renowned dance instructors and performing artists from across Latinx communities: 

• Bodoma Garifuna (Garifuna Nation in Central America) A unique presentation of Punta and Jankunu, traditional genres of the Garífuna nation. 
• Tambor y Caña (Venezuela) Traditional Afro-descendant rhythms from Venezuelan communities. A musical journey connecting the audience with Venezuelan cultural roots. 
• Nadia Calmet, Killa Dance Project & Noheli Valdivia. (Peru) A vibrant and strong Afro-Peruvian festejo.
• Son de Pueblos Experimental Group from La Casa de la Cultura (Charlotte artists from various countries): A vibrant performance featuring Puerto Rican Bomba and the energetic Cuban Rumba (Celebrating Afro-Caribbean rhythms & Dance). 

A part of the celebration of the Gantt’s Black History Month: Nuanced Blackness, Afro Legacy Fest blends artistic, folkloric, and theatrical performances with direct audience interaction. Engage the community in a distinctive experience that honors Afro-Latinx heritage within the African diaspora. Stay tuned for the event schedule.

About La Casa de la Cultura 

La Casa de la Cultura is a non-profit dedicated to promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of diverse communities. Through inclusive programs, workshops, and artistic initiatives, it fosters creativity, cultural exchange, and collective identity. A beacon for Latin American cultural traditions, La Casa de la Cultura continues to strengthen community bonds and inspire generations through its commitment to art and heritage. Keep in touch with La Casa de la Cultura . 

Host or Publisher Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture