Backstage Stories

Thu, Jun 12, 2025 21:00 PM

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Hosts: Marcia Pendleton

Topics:

The 54th Annual International African Arts Festival -
- Festival History
- The Vision and Mission
- Scope of the Festival
- Ongoing Challenges
- The joys of festival going

Synopsis: Dr. Segun Shabaka, the longtime force behind the annual International African Arts Festival returns to the program. We’ll speak with him about the depth and scope of the highly anticipated Brooklyn-based event in 2025. Additionally, we’ll meet some of the artists who will perform on the festival’s mainstage. Don’t miss this conversation about one of Brooklyn’s most renowned arts and culture celebrations,

Guests:

Dr. Segun Shabaka, IAAF Coordinator -
Asante, Soul Science Lab -

Playlist:

Zombie by Fela Kuti -
Stand by Sly and the Family Stone -

Info / Links:

54th Annual International African Arts Festival
July 4-6. 2025
Commodore Barry Park
IAAFestival.org

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