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ABDM's 38th Anniversary Celebration

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The Preservation of an African Rooted Dance & Music Legacy

An all day event - with evening surprises

This festive event is in recognition of the national and international master artists, teachers, and students who came through ABDM over the last 38+ years. This is a fundraiser to continue documenting this legacy and initiating workshops in African rooted traditions and performances throughout our communities.

Featured at this event:

  • International DRUMMING and DANCING workshops
  • Music by Mamadou Diop's West African world-fusion ensemble MAMADOU
  • A global drum and dance party that will excite your inner soul to connect and create circles of our collective cultural energies
  • A buffet dinner of international foods
  • A market place with international art and great things to buy
  • Awards for our most cherished performing artists, our pioneers and educators, who are part of this legacy and have continued to preserve and connect African Rooted Dance, Music, and Culture on a global level

All donations are tax deductible - ABDM is a 501(c)3 arts education organization.

Tickets are available through Paypal on our website or by direct mail to:

ABDM
32 Cameron Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144-2404

Check back soon for more details!

"Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances."
Maya Angelou

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