Raise your frequency with the sounds, tastes, and art of Africa and the Diaspora.

Join us for a vibrant spring celebration of African culture in full bloom featuring art activations, culinary delights from AfroTaco and specialty cocktails by Oko Fine Cuisine and music by DJ MD (Cabo Verde), DJ Nayah (Ghana) and Merk La Familia (Zimbabwe). Special performances by BiQo (Ghana) and Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira and live screen printing with DRC ApeParel!

Attendees are encouraged to dress in spring colors and African attire.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Timeline:

  • 7-8pm | Set by DJ MD (Cabo Verde 🇨🇻)
  • 7-9:30pm | Live screen printing by DRC ApeParel (First 10 shirts and totes are FREE!)
  • 8pm | Acoustic performance by BiQo (Ghana 🇬🇭)
  • 8:20pm | Presentation of AfroElegance Award to First Lady Linda Baraka
  • 8:30pm | DJ set by Merk La Familia (Zimbabwe 🇿🇼)
  • 9pm | Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira
  • 9:15pm | DJ set by Merk La Familia (Zimbabwe 🇿🇼)
  • 9:45pm | Set by DJ Nayah (Ghana 🇬🇭)
  • 10pm | Afrobeat dance performance by Alice Ekaette
  • 10:10 – 11pm | Set by DJ Nayah (Ghana 🇬🇭)

 

Location: Engelhard Court

April 14, 2022 ‑ Art After Dark: Vibes After Dark, The Newark Museum of Art, (photo by Aaron Wilson Watson)

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Art After Dark ‑ Musica Latina

Art After Dark ‑ Musica Latina

Art After Dark: BUNKR. Photo by Charles David Photography

April 14, 2022 ‑ Art After Dark: Vibes After Dark, The Newark Museum of Art, (photo by Aaron Wilson Watson)