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.