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Folkmoot LIVE! celebrates African culture

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Wednesday, June 05, 2024
Percussion Discussion Africa will play Waynesville June 13. File photo Percussion Discussion Africa will play Waynesville June 13. File photo

Folkmoot USA is pleased to present “An African Cultural Experience,” which will feature Percussion Discussion Afrika and Chinobay at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville. 

Percussion Discussion Afrika is Uganda’s premier folk-pop band. Folkmoot is partnering with World Bridge Foundation making this United States tour possible for Percussion Discussion Afrika.

Chinobay is a Ugandan musician and educator whose original compositions breathe life into the diverse stories of humanity, showcasing his homeland. He will sing and tell stories, all while playing the kora and kalimba.

Doors open at 6 p.m. There will also be a food truck onsite. Donations are welcome. Admission is by the “pay what you can” system. For tickets, go to givebutter.com/43C4ma. You can also purchase admission at the door.

To learn more about Folkmoot, go to folkmoot.org.

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