Black Travel | Black Heritage Travel | Heritage Travel
Source: Pullen Library, Georgia State University Drawing nearly a half a million people to Atlanta’s Martin Luther King/Sweet Auburn Historical District over three days each year in May, the Sweet Auburn Springfest officially kicks off Atlanta’s big summer festival season. Local business leaders, entertainers, artists, civil rights advocates and community activists are set to help emphasize [...]
Although its origins are rooted in slave history of the South, the Gullah Celebration(1) in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has become a tribute to West African language, crafts, culture and art. Described as “One of the cultural wonders of the world you must see” by USA Today, the Gullah Celebration is hosted by the [...]
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 [...]
The headlines a 2012 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival lineup covers more than a century of jazz history: from its earliest roots to present day smooth jazz. Internationally renowned jazz greats appearing during the seven-day festival (stretched out over two weekends) include Terence Blanchard, Nicholas Payton, Dianne Reeves, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, and Ellis [...]
The Austin Urban Music Festival (AUMF) is an outdoor family-oriented music festival held in the heart of Austin along the banks of Town Lake at Auditorium Shores. The Festival has consistently provided a venue for local performers as well as presented top national R&B acts that provide family-friendly entertainment. Past performers have included Boyz II [...]
Photo Courtesy of the Caribbean Artisan Network Artisans representing nearly 20 Caribbean islands will again converge in the British Virgins Islands (BVI) March 9th to 14th (2012) for the eighth annual Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival. Instead of usual trivial trinkets and silly souvenirs, visitors can expect to find woven baskets, handmade furniture, carvings from [...]
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, [...]
“The little festival that could” is proving it will. With 35 films screening over 4 days the San Francisco Black Film Festival will produce its first major festival event since the unexpected loss of its founder and director Avé Montague. Thursday, June 17th, will be the first night of film, which will be held at [...]
Now looka here…I did not say I was a millionaire…But I said I have spent more money than a millionaire! Cause if I had’ve kept all my money that I’d already spent, I would’ve been a millionaire a looong time ago… Howlin’ Wolf – “Goin’ Down Slow” The Chicago Blues Festival is an annual event [...]
It’s time once again for the largest contemporary jazz and soul festival in the country, the 18th Annual Capital Jazz Fest continuing its long-standing, highly anticipated 3-day music showcase June 4-6, 2010 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. A “weekend of cool jazz & soul”, this year’s lineup is sure to electrify audiences, [...]
Celebrating the best in international and local jazz talent, the country’s flagship musical event, the Barbados Jazz Festival sends out the soulful sounds of jazz across the island from idyllic venues: the modern Sir Garfield Sobers gymnasium suits a large crowd; the open air Farley Hill National Park is ideal for a day of picnicking [...]
Held on the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Soul Beach Music Festival offers a mixture of neo-soul artist, nationally known comedians and island beach activities. The concert series has featured past performances by artists including Maze, Sean Paul, Chaka Khan, Wyclef Jean, India Arie, the Gap Band, Boyz 11 Men, Lauryn Hill, Nina Sky, Anthony [...]
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |