On May 18th, 2024, we hosted the event The Banyan Tree of the Americas: Music Evolution in the African Diaspora Symposium in the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Here is a recap of what took place during that magnificent event where our guests enlightened us with their knowledge and talents. Thanks to:

El 18 de mayo de 2024, organizamos el evento The Banyan Tree of the Americas: Music Evolution in the African Diaspora Symposium en la Ciudad de Fredericksburg. Aquí un resumen de lo ocurrido durante ese magnífico evento donde nuestros invitados nos iluminaron con sus conocimientos y talentos. Gracias a:

Noel Allende-Goitía
Eileene Tejada
Marly Perez
Tashara Gavin-Moorehead
Alicia Diaz
Ivelisse BomberaDeCorazón Diaz
Ivelisse Diaz and La EscuelitaBDC
La Marvela
Salsa Guy Richmond LLC
La Comparsa de Kadencia
Las BomPleneras

Thanks to our sponsors/ Gracias a nuestros aupiciadores:
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Fredericksburg Arts Commission
Mid Atlantic Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
Dominion Energy

And to our partners/ y a nuestros colaboradores:
CLAVES UNIDOS
Fredericksburg Area Museum

Video by Wilson Jackson
Music by Kadencia 'Oye'

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