African Music Concerts Week of Jul 20 - Jul 26

Yerba Buena and Me'shell Ndegéocello join forces with others to pay tribute to the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti as they recreate the sounds of Nigerian AfroBeat mixed with Latin flavors in the manner of the recent Red Hot & Riot CD. Get ready to sweat because this mix will have you dancing all night!

American spiritual music owes a debt to the slaves of Africa who brought the sounds of their homeland with them. This group will explore the songs, chants, field hollers and other harmonies, as well as the Fist and Heel Christian worship.

The dance roots of Africa are on display with the incomparable Rennie Harris and the Shaluza Gumboot Ensemble heading a lineup including tap, step, hip hop and capoeira.

Aziz Faye and his drummers get the pulse of the crowd tuned to their beat and then Aziz leaps from his sabar drum and shows his real craft -- Senegalese dancing. His high flying dance steps maintain the beat while he defies gravity.

Later in the evening Rocky Dawuni debuts his new funky AfroBeat sound. His previous three CDs featured an African Roots Reggae, but now he moves into new territory with Roots AfroBeat blending the cool sounds with his smooth voice. Come hear the sound and get a taste of his new CD.