Afro Roots Fest 2022

Join us for the 24th annual Afro Roots Fest of 2022!

Afro Roots Fest focuses on celebrating the evolution of African culture in our community. We will have both musical workshops and concerts featuring talented artists such as Jomion and the Uklos, Weedie Braimah, and many more.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 07, 2022 at 12:50 p.m.
Workshop – Afropop Technology with Kingsley Okyere
UF School of Music Building Room 101 (MUB 101)

Thursday, April 07, 2022 at 1:55 p.m.
Workshop – Jomion and the Uklos
UF School of Music Building Room 101 (MUB 101)

Friday, April 08, 2022 at 11:45 a.m.
Workshop – Weedie Braimah
UF School of Music Building Room 120 (MUB 120)

Friday, April 08, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Concert – Featuring: Jomion and the Uklos, UF Afro Pop Ensemble, and Pazeni Sauti Africa Choir
Bo Diddley Plaza – 111 E University Avenue

Saturday, April 09, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Workshop – Hands on Brazilian Percussion
The Depot Village – 111 SE 4th Avenue

Saturday, April 09, 2022 at 12:15 p.m
Workshop – Brazilian Drumming
The Depot Village – 111 SE 4th Avenue

Saturday, April 09, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Workshop – West African Dance
The Depot Village – 111 SE 4th Avenue

Saturday, April 09, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.
Workshop – Afro Centric Youth Workshop
The Depot Village – 111 SE 4th Avenue

Saturday, April 09, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Concert – Featuring: Weedie Braimah + HOT, Cortadito, and Maca Reggae Samba
Heartwood Soundstage – 619 S Main Street