Blog posts tagged with “nbaf”

After visiting us in Clarksdale this weekend, you should head over to Atlanta for the National Black Arts Festival, which runs through July 18 in and around Centennial Park. The line-up is phenomenal and family-friendly. This year's fest, which honors the music and legacy of Curtis Mayfield, features performances by the great Cassandra Wilson, the Afro-Brazilian percussion group Olodum, and the exuberant dance troupe Philadanco (highly recommended—I've seen them many times); a discussion with the artist Carrie Mae Weems; film screenings; a big band gala (1920s attire requested); and more. The exhibition schedule is outstanding: Sheila Pree Bright (and Deborah Willis) at Sandler Hudson and a group photography show at the Hagedorn Foundation (Malick Sidibe! J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere!), among many other artistic offerings. Everyone's saying how lean this year's fest is, but it seems pretty phat to me.

"Mkpuk Eba" by J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere

"Pineapple Kiko" by J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere

"Modern Suku" by J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere