Our mission is to promote cross cultural relationships between celebrated African and American artists and provide hands-on artistic and educational exchanges from our respective cultures through music and dance. We train the upcoming generation of dancers and drummers within the Nashville community to help African music find its rightful place in Music City.
Upcoming Events :
Discover Ibro's new album Kosso Kassa on your favorite streaming service. CD's for sale for $15 as well
Drummer Boy honors the bravery of Black soldiers who played a decisive role in the outcome of the US Civil War. Next performance: Juneteenth at Centennial Park, Nashville,TN 4pm.
Join us in Senegal for our annual workshop in West Africa! Early Bird pricing until July 1st with payment plan available. More on our Workshop in Africa page.
AfricaNashville will be collaborating with Colombian artiste -architecte Juanita Rincón Estefan for a meditative and peaceful workshop around dance and drum in beautiful Northern Colombia.
Join AfricaNashville for a playful weekend of games, music and more fun just 90 minutes from Nashville in Edmonton KY . This is a space where families of all shapes and sizes— from the littlest ones to grandparents— can explore, laugh, and weave unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
July 31 – August 2, 2026 Terrapin Hill Farm, Harrodsburg, KY Explore the magic within you through drumming, movement, sound healing, therapeutic & rhythm-centric workshops, and live performances ~~~ Enjoy an inspiring weekend on the farm and experience the unity in the rhythm that connects all things
“Bringing these incredible artists to Nashville through AfricaNashville has been a defining cultural and musical moment for Music City. Thanks to Windship Boyd for her beautiful vision!”
— Jeff Coffin • Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Vanderbilt University, 3x Grammy Winner, Co-Founder/AfricaNashville
“I’m so thrilled to have these exceptional artists in Nashville. Recreating the unmatched energy & joy of their gatherings is such a gift to all of us!”
— Windship Boyd • Dancer, Choreographer, Co-Founder/AfricaNashville
Weekly Adult Community West African Dance Classes in Nashville with Ibro Dioubate and local musicians. All levels welcome!
Mondays 6:45-8pm at Coleman Community Center, $5 drop in fee
Wednesdays 11:15am-12:15pm at Sevier Park Community Center, $5 drop in fee
Weekly West African Percussion Classes in Nashville with Ibro Dioubate:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6-7:15pm in Edgehill, $20 drop in fee. Reductions offered for numerous classes.
Extract from warm up at the company ‘Les Merveilles de Guinée’ in May 2026- open to community members who train with amazing professionals!