Afro-Caribbean

A Tocar! Bomba de Puerto Rico

Sun, 03/23/25

A Tocar! Bomba de Puerto Rico, presented by the Bombazo Dance Company, incorporates drums, singing and dancing to celebrate the NolaRican identity – connecting Caribbean heritage with the rhythms of Louisiana, and sharing the story of celebration and resistance through danc... Read more

Bamboula 2000

Sun, 03/23/25

Bamboula 2000 is an energetic and entrancing African drumming and dance collective which integrates a modern soul sound with African, Caribbean, and jazz influences. The group was founded in 1994 by percussionist Luther Gray, who had successfully lobbied for Congo Square, l... Read more

Ben E. Hunter

Tue, 03/18/25

Ben E. Hunter is one of New Orleans' most versatile and influential artists, blending reggae, Black masking Indian chants, and West African rhythms into his signature Afro-Caribbean Folk style. Growing up in the musical heart of Treme, Hunter developed his craft over 20+ y... Read more

Gov't Majik

Mon, 05/13/24

Gov't Majik describes themselves as “The Dirty South Afro-Beat Arkestra,” and the multi-piece funk band does not disappoint with its high energy, complex rhythmic structures, and epic performances. The band formed in 2005, and returned from the Hurricane Katrina diaspora to... Read more

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