Bacchanal de Afrique; Afro-Urban Dance and Music Extravaganza.
From Azonto to Zouk; Coupe Decale to Hiphop; Dancehall to Vogue; Afro-house to Soukous and more. Dancers, DJs and Musicians come together for a night of true afro street and club revelry showcasing the diversity of Africa and her Diaspora. A light-hearted and high-energy exchange of Afro-Urban dance and music styles. The phrase ‘Bacchanal de Afrique’ is a play on words using the languages connecting people of African descent around the world. A sort of pidgin, creole or patois: Bacchanal de(y) Afrique (Party is in Africa, Party is from Africa, Revelry of A freak).
History
Bacchanal de Afrique grew out of a vision and collaboration of a few Bay Area artists of African descent to celebrate their shared love of all things Africa as it is reflected in urban life. They are motivated by the idea that expressions of life, joy, art and culture in themselves is a political statement. What began as a day party and fest in 2009 is growing to include Artist residencies, workshops, apparel and art, and an online community of artists and participants.
2009: Summer Street Showcase: Collaborations with One3snapshot, Priority Africa Network, Kay S Jay, Cocoacentric, AIR Lounge to present daytime parties and outdoor showcase with proceeds benefitting Priority Africa Network and KPFA African Today. [Video]
2014: Nkei Oruche, Rashad aka "Fatha" Soul Nubian (AfroHouseHop & The Global Street Dance Project) and Dance Brigade's Dance Mission present ‘A Night of Afro-Urban Dance and Music’. From Azonto to Zouk; Coupe Decale to Hiphop; Dancehall to Vogue; Afro-house to Soukous and more. Bay Area Afro-Urban Dancers, DJs and Musicians come together for a night of true afro street and club revelry showcasing the diversity of Africa and her Diaspora. A light-hearted, high-energy presentation and exchange of Afro-Urban dance and music styles. [Video]