Colorful fabrics formed draperies elegant construction and a world class lineup of artists and designers come together from October 9-12 at the Diaspora Showcase Africa in Tucson Arizona. Presented by award-winning Producer Kwevi Quaye the showcase features designers Kwame Koranteng from Ghana Maria K. Adeeko from Nigeria Farouque Abdela from Tanzania and Else Hardjopawiro from Suriname with VOGUE published and FORD model from London Fashion Week. The theme of this year’s show “Sounds and Style 2” is a string arrangements of songs popularized by the legendary South African artist Miriam Makeba with kora instrumentalists Karamo Susso from Mali guitarists Fernando Perdomo from the movie. “Echo In The Canyon” Jason Tambo from Congo Carlos Solorzano on drums and Grammy-Award Percussionist Munyungo Jackson. This acoustic interpretation is slated to thrill bringing new colors and textures to Miriam Makeba’s songs.
Since 2004 Diaspora Showcase Africa has presented many notable African and international designers models dancers and artists that have been featured in several prints and broadcast media including VOGUE ESSENCE Black Elegance THE NEW YORKER CNN and ELLE.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pima Community College - Center for the Arts , 2202 West Anklam Road, Tucson, 85709, United States
