UhuruAfrika

The legendary afro dance party by Adam Gibbons

Boston

Uhuru Afrika is described as a “multi-sensory,” experience with a unique curation of Afro- rooted dance music. “Uhuru Afrika is a unique and powerful intersection of art and nightlife that challenges distinctions between the two.” –Boston Dig. The mission is to bridge ancient traditional African music and the electronic dancefloor sounds of today. Navigated by creator Adam Gibbons and his partner David Montoya, typically accompanied by Malian born master percussionist Sidy Maiga, Uhuru Afrika hosts artists from all over the world to perform at their events. Showcasing artists from LA to London as well as various African countries including South Africa, Mali, Angola and Nigeria. Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, Hyenah, Zepherin Saint, Zaki Ibrahim, Siji, Djeff Afrozila are a few of the many international artists who have joined Uhuru Afrika for performances. Uhuru Afrika has also opened/ closed for multiple Grammy Award winners Oumou Sangaré(2x), Femi Kuti (3x), and co-creator of Afrobeat and ex Fela Kuti drummer, Tony Allen. Uhuru Afrika has participated in festivals and events nationally and internationally including ADE in Amsterdam, Mi Casa Holiday in Playa del Carmen / Tulum in Mexico; Afrika Nyaga Drum and Dance Festival in Rhode Island; Bembe in Brooklyn, NYC; Harvard University symposium on African Dance in the diaspora, to name a few.

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