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Experience the Aloha Jazz Festival in Hawaii – A Unique Blend of Jazz and Island Vibes
The Aloha Jazz Festival will be held on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, HI, with performances from top jazz anrtists including Phylicia Rae, Lin Roundtree and Brittany Atterberry. I’ve had the opportunity to see Phylicia Rae and Lin Roundtree at the Ocean City Jazz Festival and they brought great energy to their performances.
Raleigh’s Caribmask Caribbean Carnival Brought Island Vibes to the Raleigh/Durham Area
The parade drops off at City Plaza, and the festival gets started. Like any good festival, there’s a variety of vendors selling everything from authentic curry goat to elephant ears and fresh shea butter to Kamala Harris 2024 shirts.
August Festivals that Celebrate Black Culture
August starts the end of the summer and the month is full of festivals that celebrate the richness of Black culture. Here are some must-attend festivals happening in August that give you a chance to enjoy Black heritage and culture.
Enjoy CaribMask: An Annual Caribbean Festival in Raleigh, NC
Last year was my first time attending Caribmask and the energy was infectious. I was born in Indiana, but felt right at home, enjoying every second of the parade, carnival, DJ sets and my first time at Jouvert. The parade costumes were amazing, the food was delicious and the music hit me in my soul!