Taking place the last week of January each year in Eatonville, Florida, this multi-day, multi-disciplinary event celebrates the life and work of 20th century writer, folklorist and anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston; her hometown, Eatonville, the nation’s oldest incorporated African American municipality and the cultural contributions people of African ancestry have made to the United States [...]
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival | Tampa, FL
Designed to promote cultural sensitivity and highlight diversity, the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival embarks on its 12th Anniversary January 12 – 21, 2012. The 10-day family friendly event typically begins the week before the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and features a unique blend of African and African American art, culture and history. This [...]
2012 Jamaica Jazz & Blues Fest | Jamaica
The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, (formerly the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival), has been running for 15 years, growing from a modest start of 1,500 patrons to more than 25,000 in recent years! Among the roster of international artists who have appeared at the Festival in recent years are Gladys Knight, Ron Isley, [...]
Hollywood Black Film Festival | Los Angeles, CA
Showcasing both feature and short films made by prominent as well as up-and-coming African-American filmmakers, the Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) was founded in 1998 by its executive director, Tanya Kersey, in order to enhance the careers of emerging and established black filmmakers through a public exhibition and competition program. The festival’s goal is to [...]
2nd Street Festival | Richmond, VA
The 2nd Street Festival returns for the 23rd year Oct. 1-2, 2011, to celebrate the rich culture of the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood, considered the the heart and soul of Richmond’s African American community. Following tradition, the festival takes place the first full weekend in October. Over the years it has grown to be one [...]
Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey, CA
Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, Geri Allen and Timeline, India.Arie, John Pizzarelli, Huey Lewis and the News and an all-star tribute to the music of Miles Davis and Gil Evans headline this year’s Monterey Jazz Festival. Over 500 artists will be performing on 8 stages nonstop starting on Friday through Sunday, September 16-18, 2011, on the [...]
