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SAVE THE DATES OCTOBER 11, 12, 13 for Atlanta's Official Conference + Cultural Event that centers around Senegal/the Senegambia region through DRUM, DANCE, MUSIC, CUISINE, FASHION, ART, EXPERIMENTAL WORKS, and authentic griot/NGEWEUL heritage!Every Year. Every Fall. Every October. Always the weekend before Indigenous People's Day.
This educational and cultural arts experience is an opportunity for individuals, students and community groups to explore folkloric traditions exclusive to Wolof, Serer and diverse ethnic groups of the region.
Why is this conference unique? It centers around SABAR artforms (with hints of KUTIRO, SERER, SEROUBA, WANGO) and associated rhythms where the drum is played with one hand and a stick. NO DJEMBES ALLOWED!
Visit: www.sabarrekatlanta.org
**SCHEDULE OVERVIEW + ARTIST LINE-UP + REGISTRATION
Coming 2024.
**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😷 are 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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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
