African Diaspora Arts Festival Back For 8th Year

BROOKLYN, NY—Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation's ART IS ALIVE festival is back on September 21 for a full day of dance and art performances, workshops and programming.

In tune with the nonprofit's core mission, the festival will celebrate all things African Diaspora — music, dance, art and more.

“Every year we present the richness of African and African Diasporic multi-disciplinary art forms including vibrant performances, engaging classes, and educational and insightful workshops," said Kofi Osei Williams, Asase Yaa’s executive director and producer of ART IS ALIVE.

Brooklyn-based groups will perform, including Batalá New York, the all-women Brazilian drum ensemble, and Plezi Rara, a band that explores Indigenous Haitian festival music.

The festival will be held at 85 South Oxford Street from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is free to the public.

“Most importantly, this is a family festival, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy,” Williams said.