Diaspora Sessions - The Sacred Turn Up
Schedule
Sat Sep 14 2024 at 03:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Wyldflowr Arts | Oakland, CA
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About this Event
CELEBRATING ART OF THE BLACK DIASPORA
Join Diaspora Sessions in our inaugural event: The Sacred Turn Up - a black art experience celebrating the music, dance and art of the African Diaspora!
Nourish your spirit with delicious cuisine, signature libations, engaging conversation, with awe inspiring music, dance and visual art. Show your unique style and be prepared to move and groove, featuring:
- Fashion show and art exhibition by Gerry Simpson
- African drumming & dancing by African Heritage Ensemble
- Commissioned performances by: Destiny Muhammad (harp) & Nakachi Clark-Kasimu (poetry)
- Dj dance party
- Food & Libations
Diaspora Sessions seeks to preserve and present the musical art forms, dance and variety of artistic disciplines within the African Diaspora through education, media and live performance.
Tickets for this event directly fund Diaspora Sessions' community programs, including school lectures, public workshops, and black youth scholarship fund. 5% of event proceeds will be donated to the Con Alma Music Creative Intellect Scholarship.
This event is for 18+.
Diaspora Sessions is fiscally sponsored by Intermusic, a 501 c(3). All contributions are tax deductible.
To learn more about Diaspora Sessions and our events, please visit out website at www.diasporasessions.com
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Where is it happening?
Wyldflowr Arts, 809 37th Street, Oakland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 49.87
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