Downtown Cultural Connection

Organizers:

Non profit organizations:

1. ACHA - The Africa Carribean Heritage Alliance
2. ACPAF - African Canadian Performing Arts Foundation
3. Cultural Youth Initiative Edmonton
4. ILAS - Izwi Lethu Arts Society
5. Room X1 Foundation

The target is to raise $15,000 towards the downtown revitalization of creatives and for the Roots & Drum Festival 2026.

Info: Daytime activities by donation: (Culture market & Workshops) - Music, Marimba , African dance, fashion show, Fashion market, Workshops, Songwriting, food sampling, door prizes, cash bar & more

Info: Sappleton (aka Delroy Parr) is an Edmonton-bases reggae-soul vocalist known for his work with Sappleton & Snarling Lions and collaborations with Earth Force Productions. He has a veteran performer on the local scene, often featuring in roots reggae, soul, and dance hall events around the city. Sappleton & The Snarling Lions , often credited alongside artists like Daddy H.

Info: - Jananie (vocal & tracks/guitar) - Marimba (Percussion) - Dance with Okama - Sappleton (vocal & guitar) - Fashion show with Edith - Erick Rush (vocal & tracks) - DJ break - Announcements / Door Prizes

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