March 26th
The influence of Africa and it’s culture is a global phenomenon, nowhere more evident than music. AFRICA NOW! celebrates the best of today’s African music scene. This year’s concert takes you on a musical excursion from desert blues of Niger, to the tantalizing sounds of Zimbabwe’s Tonga music, to the experimental fusion of an up and comer who embodies the cool swag of Ghana’s hipster set. This concert showcases both the origins of African music and it’s extensions into today’s global pop culture.
Apollo Mainstage 253 West 125th Street http://www.apollotheater.org