Afro Roots Fest Gainesville 2023
Time
Friday, April 7, 2023 - Saturday, April 8, 2023
Cost
15 – 150 (Workshops only. Saturday concert is FREE. )
Venue
Multiple Locations
April 6, 2023 – April 8, 2023
CAME is proud to serve as a main sponsor of this year’s Afro Roots Festival. The event will feature a series of music and dance workshops, lectures and performances on April 7 and 8 – all with a touch of Afro-Cuban provenance.
IMPORTANT: Ticket Prices range from $15-$150 for the first day workshops. Day 2 will be a concert held at Bo Diddley Plaza and will be free to attend.
Friday: Song, Dance, And Drum Workshops | Lecture & Artist Panel
Friday, April 07, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: University of Florida: School of Theatre and Dance
1800 McCarty Drive Gainesville, FL 32603
Virtual option available for all workshops, lecture, and artist panel. 50% off for Florida residents with promo code: FloridaResident. Valid Florida ID required day of event at check-in.
Saturday: Free All-Ages Community Concert
Saturday April 8, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Bo Diddley Plaza
Featuring
Jacare Brazil
Uf Afro Pop Ensemble With Special Guest Titos Sompa
Odara Conjunto Folklorico