Tribute to the Ancestors
Sat, May 18, 2024
In partnership with Weeksville Heritage Center
Rain or Shine!
- Part of
- DanceAfrica Festival 2024
In partnership with Weeksville Heritage Center and under the guidance of artistic director Abdel R. Salaam and the DanceAfrica Council of Elders, this traditional tribute to those who have passed features music and drumming, dance performances, and a libation ceremony conducted by the Council of Elders.
UPCOMING Performances
VENUE
Weeksville Heritage Center
(158 Buffalo Avenue)
TICKET INFORMATION
Free
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by the
Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for programming in the
Howard Gilman Opera House and off-site programs provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Community programs provided by
The Thompson Family Foundation
Major Sponsor of
BAM Community Programs
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