Presented by KCRW and Afro Funke’, AFRICA RISING will be a gathering of artists and groups involved in the promotion of Africa and sustainable development initiatives on the continent. Grammy-nominated and Ghanaian-born ROCKY DAWUNI brings his Afro Roots’ cross pollination of reggae, Afrobeat, highlife and soul, alongside very special guests for an evening of unique live collaborations. WONDEM, an Ethiopian influenced music ensemble led by L.A. native DEXTER STORY will be joined by Congolese-Belgian songstress Marie Daulne of world-renowned Afro pop group ZAP MAMA. Also on deck will be DJs JEREMY SOLE of KCRW fame and GLENN RED, renowned for his La Junta and Afro Funke’ residencies, spinning their inspiring cross-cultural dance floor sets. Kara Mack and her “Africa in America”drummers & dancers from across the Diaspora will also perform alongside visual artists to round out the eclectic night. Plus 20% of proceeds go to the community-based, culturally diverse programs supported by the Ford Theatre Foundation.
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