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Get Ready to Get Detty in Ghana this December with A Vibe Called Fest

A Vibe Called Fest and Travelbay are pairing up to bring you the opportunity of a lifetime in Accra, Ghana. Join us December 27 through January 2, 2025 to attend AfroFuture festival and ring in the New Year with others from the diaspora around the globe.

We’ll start the trip off with a Kwanzaa celebration and traditional welcome ceremony and the week will be filled with music, tours and a chance to also visit Togo, a neighboring country in West Africa.

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Discover Orchestra Noir: A Unique Fusion of Classical and Contemporary Music

Under the tutelage of Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers their tour perfectly blends generations with live, acoustic performances of songs by artists including Toni Braxton, Shawty Lo, Mary J. Blige, and Lil Jon.

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Top Black Cultural Festivals to Celebrate Our Heritage and Creativity

In cities across the United States and beyond, Black cultural festivals offer a chance to celebrate our rich heritage, support Black businesses and provide a safe space for community and connection. And, of course, the music and food are always top tier. We’ve compiled a list of the best Next Fests to celebrate the cultural history and significance of the African diaspora.

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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.

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Your Guide to Free Festivals for Black Culture Lovers

If your budget is tight and you can’t go to the mega festivals like Rolling Loud and Lovers and Friends you’ve still got lots of options to recharge your spirit and have a great time.

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Best Festivals in New Orleans To Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler

New Orleans is known worldwide for its vibrant culture of food, music and energy that showcase the rich cultural tapestry of the region. Let’s explore some of the festivals that take place the latter part of the year.

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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.

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Enjoy CaribMask 2024: 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!

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Your Guide to Top July Festivals Picks for the Culture

If you're looking for the best festivals celebrating Black culture this July, you've come to the right place. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best Next Fests to mark on your calendar, including the Essence Fest in New Orleans, Ocean City Jazz Fest and Rolling Loud Europe - in Austria for the first time.