JOY JOY 12: A People's Rhythmic Vibrtation and Energy
— —
Malonga Casquelourd Center Theater , 1428 Alice Street, OAKLAND
JOY 12 will present a theatrical staged story of African rhythm and its expansion throughout the diaspora. The story line will feature music, dance, song, poetry and narration based in the African tradition.
JOY 12 will showcase the works of SambaFunk! performers, family and friends. Scheduled performers are:
Alseny Soumah & Lahydi Dancers
Afro-Peruvian Coalition
Pedro Rosales, Marina Lavalle, Barrera, Javier Trujillo, Ayla Davila
Destiny Muhammad Harpist from the Hood w/ Beila Alina Sandoval
FUNKTERNAL, FunkTyme bateria, Queens of SambaFunk!, Daughters of Funkquaria
Andre Preston's Funky Heros
MasFX Dance under the direction of Ezra Bistrow
Ric Alexander on Sax
Takiyah Franklin w/ Dean Chambers on acoustic guitar
SambaFunk! has spent the last decade bringing the Diasporic community together through positive, Pan-African cultural arts classes, conscious performing arts, community wellness, and the revolutionary liberation that comes from the collective joy and passion of many community artists working together.
Please support this year's event by purchasing two tickets for yourself and a guest or by donating a ticket to be placed in our hardship fund for youth and others who are facing financial challenges.
Tix $25 - $35