July 20, 2019 – July 21, 2019 –The African Descent Festival is intended to celebrate the cultural diversity of people of African Descent within Vancouver, while recognizing and promoting attitudes of oneness among all ethnic groups and communities. The event focuses on activating public spaces and bringing a diverse range of programming to connect stakeholders
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Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Summer Music Festivals Feature Some Great African Music & Artists
on July 13th, 2012
The Vancouver festival welcomes a trio of musicians led by Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist Sidi Touré. Touré’s rootsy music is his own vibrant take on Songhaï blues, drawing inspiration from traditional music and religion, but also incorporating western blues and even rock in a lush sound.
