Month: July 2013

REGGAE PON THE MOUNTAIN – JULY 27TH, 2013 – TOPANGA, CA

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Reggae Pon the Mountain happened in a smaller “chill” setting up in the Topanga Mountains and featured a nice selection of local and international artists as well as vendors (Food, Art, Clothing). The Festival featured the legendary Pato Banton who interacted with the crowd very nicely and delivered sultry Gospel-influenced vocals. “Da Lion” performed without their front drummer/leader Leon Mobley but rocked the crowd as their lead Singer Shakespeare delivered Lovers Rock and conscious lyrics with great energy while former members of the Heptones delivered solid background vocals. Mexico 68’s Afrobeat music was refreshing and provided some musical diversity to the Festival. Anthony B electrified the crowd with his energy, prompting Security to clear the hyped-up crowd near the smaller stage.

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3RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF MASKS, DAY OF THE ANCESTORS 2013 – LEIMERT PARK, LOS ANGELES (CA) – JUNE 30TH, 2013

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There were various African Fashion, Dance and Drumming performances from the Diaspora and Africa including the Nigerian group Adunni & Nefertiti (See Bottom-Center picture) which gave a long-awaited and grandiose performance featuring Acapella and hand-percussion. The crowd was elated and clapped and danced during every single performance.

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3RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF MASKS, DAY OF THE ANCESTORS 2013 – LEIMERT PARK, LOS ANGELES (CA) – JUNE 30TH, 2013

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Kids and adults can be seen in the larger picture during the procession, for which they designed their own masks and costumes during the Mask-making workshop. The procession was preceded by local professional and amateur drummers (See Top-Right picture). The Drum circle which happens every Sunday afternoon took place as usual (See Bottom-Left picture). The Nigerian group Adunju & Nefertiti which specializes in singing Acapella and hand-percussion also performed (See Bottom-center picture) to the delight of the crowd which long-awaited their performance.

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3RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF MASKS, DAY OF THE ANCESTORS 2013 – LEIMERT PARK, LOS ANGELES (CA) – JUNE 30TH, 2013

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The 3rd Annual Festival of Masks, in the vicinity of the historical and iconic Leimert Park, featured various local Artists including drummers, singers and dancers from the Diaspora and Africa. It commemorates the memory of African ancestors and was dedicated this year to the memory of Emmett Till (1941-1955). There were Mask-making workshops where both kids and adults were able to design their own masks and costumes to wear during the procession. Food and Art vendors were also present as well as Media including Wolof Times Reporters Sunny Moore and other KPFK radio personalities (See Top-Right picture). This Afrocentric Festival was a success and members of the local community seemed to rejoice during this event which they take to heart.

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