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Experience the sounds and spirit of Christmas through an evening of African choral music, orchestral performance, percussion, and dance as the North American Center for African Performing Arts (NACAPA) presents its inaugural holiday concert in Los Angeles.At the heart of the celebration is the NACAPA Choir, the Center’s founding performing ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Anderson Isiagu. Joined by orchestral musicians, guest instrumentalists, percussionists, and dancers, the Choir brings to the stage a musical celebration drawing on African traditions and their connections throughout the diaspora.
What to Expect
The evening brings together sacred choral traditions, Christmas music, contemporary African sounds, instrumental performances, and expressive dance, and sing-along Christmas carols. Audiences will encounter the richness of African musical expression authentically through the interplay of voices, orchestral instruments, indigenous percussion traditions, rhythm, and movement.
From reflective sacred music to exuberant seasonal celebrations, Christmas at NACAPA offers an opportunity to experience the Christmas season through musical traditions and perspectives that are seldom presented together on Los Angeles concert stages.
The concert also marks the NACAPA Choir’s inaugural public performance during its 2026-2027 founding season, introducing the ensemble and NACAPA’s broader artistic vision to the Los Angeles community.
Featured Performers
NACAPA Choir – Directed and conducted by Dr. Anderson Isiagu
Orchestra and instrumental musicians
Sa’id Music and Dance Company — Bringing the music and dance traditions of North Africa to the stage
Baba Fode Sissoko — Malian kora and drum master, presenting the musical heritage of West Africa
Joyce Saleeb — Bringing her remarkable vocal artistry to this celebration
And more!
Tickets: Choose Your Level of Support
Your ticket does more than reserve a seat. Ticket proceeds help NACAPA compensate musicians and guest artists and cover orchestral, sound, lighting, and other concert production expenses. Higher ticket levels provide additional support for this concert and NACAPA’s artistic programming.
GENERAL – $25
Concert admission at our most accessible price.
SUPPORTER – $50
Admission with additional support for our performing artists.
SUSTAINER – $75
A greater contribution toward the musicians and production costs.
PATRON – $100
Significant support for the artists and resources behind this concert.
PREMIUM – $250
Substantial support for this concert and NACAPA’s future programming.
Each ticket admits one person. Seating is reserved and subject to availability.
Food & Refreshments
Food will be available for purchase, including jollof rice with chicken, African meat pies, small chops, and more.
(Proudly sponsored by Sumptuous African Restaurant).
Date, Time & Venue
Friday, December 11, 2026
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Concert: 7:30-9:30 PM
Fritchman Auditorium
First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles
2936 W 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Join us for the beginning of a new chapter in the presentation of African performing arts in Los Angeles.
Presented by the North American Center for African Performing Arts (NACAPA).
nacapa.org
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2936 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005-1524, United States
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