Something in the Water Festival Postponed: Pharrell Promises a Better Experience
Pharrell announces the postponement of the Something in the Water Festival to April 2025, citing the need to deliver the best experience for Virginia.
Pharrell announces the postponement of the Something in the Water Festival to April 2025, citing the need to deliver the best experience for Virginia.
The day was created to give Black women a mental health day to focus on their well-being. As a recovering corporate baddie, I can attest to how important it is to have a day to relax, relate and release.
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.
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.
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.
Performers for the event include Paul Taylor, Marcus Johnson, Lori Williams and a duet from Jazmin Ghent and Phylicia Rae. I saw Phylicia Rae live in North Carolina at the Ocean City Jazz Festival this summer and the woman puts on a SHOW!
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.
Last year was the inaugural year for Revolt World with over 30,000 attendees. I was lucky enough to go and in two days I had the chance to see Uncle Luke, DVSN, Jozzy and Uncle Luke. .