Bowling Green International Festival
AfricaNashville’s Yeli Ensemble will perform for their 3rd consecutive year at the Bowling Green International Festival.
Nashville Ballet FREE Community Class
Reach out to the Nashville Ballet to register for this FREE community class on Sunday September 27th 2026 from 2-3pm.
Celebrate Nashville
Join the Yeli Ensemble on the Café Stage at 10:45 am at Centennial Park’s yearly extravaganza Celebrate Nashville! We are close to the food trucks. Tumelo will be serving cold Bissap and Rooibos tea as well after the show at his foodtruck!
Drum series with Ibro Dioubate
Contact Metro Parks or Ibro Dioubate at africanashville.com / africanashville@gmail.com
Southern Festival of Books
Join us at this celebrated annual festival featuring new authors and artists of all kinds here in and around Nashville!
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum
Ibro Dioubate and Biko Casini will present, play and give participants the opportunity to play the n’goni, direct ancestor to the banjo, at the taylor Swift Center at the CMHOF.
William Edmundson Festival
Join us at Edgehill’s yearly celebration of William Edmundson’s life and work. Free entertainment and a great opportunity to meet local artists and political actors in Tennessee! Our performance time TBC.
NICE Benefit Concert
More information to come about this benefit concert for NICE, a resettlement agency for immigrants and refugees in our community. Will take place at 3rd & Lindsley.
Town of Whiteville Main Street Festival
6th Annual Main Street Festival – A SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION OF MUSIC, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE- on the road to Memphis!
Venue Details : 144 West Main Street, Whiteville, TN 38075
Workshop in Colombia
Join us in the mountains and beaches of Northern Colombia for a meditative movement workshop around the rhythms and movements of Guinea, featuring Ibrahima ‘Ibro’ Dioubate.
Rhythm Rising Music Festival
Explore the magic within you through drumming, movement, sound healing, therapeutic & rhythm-centric workshops, and live performances
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Enjoy an inspiring weekend on the farm and experience the unity in the rhythm that connects all things.
Terrapin Hill Farm, Harrodsburg, KY
Musicgarten Festival
🎶 New Beginnings – Love. Music. Children. Always.
Join us for a joyful and inspiring gathering of Musikgarten teachers from around the world as we celebrate a new chapter for Musikgarten together in the heart of Music City.
This special weekend will be filled with music-making, meaningful connections, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration as we continue the legacy of bringing beautiful music experiences to children and families.
Playthink Festival, Edmunton KY
A summer adventure like no other—a chance to have fun, connect with nature, and create unforgettable memories. Since the beginning, we’ve designed a unique experience filled with hands-on playshops, time outdoors, great music, movement, delicious food, and a welcoming community. To keep the vibe safe and positive, PlayThink is proudly an alcohol- and substance-free event, ensuring a space where everyone can fully enjoy the magic of the festival.
Drummer Boy
Drummer Boy honors the bravery of Black soldiers who played a decisive role in the outcome of the US Civil War. It acknowledges the fierce legacy of their African ancestors and the real, hard challenges these men and women faced to win their freedom.
Drummer Boy will be performed at this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Centennial Park, Nashville. Gratitude for Metro Arts Thrive Grant awarded to AfricaNashville for this occasion.
Belmont University Juneteenth Celebration
The Belmont Juneteenth Celebration is a FREE cultural festival of arts, crafts, music, food, and more. Join us at Belmont University from 11-1pm to celebrate with us.
Music, art, and culture are the key elements of the festival theme.
Classes With Guest Artist Fode Sylla
Classes with guest artist Fode Sylla
Dance : Coleman Park Community Center Dance Classes / Mondays January- May 2026 / 6:45-8pm [w/ Ibro, Windship & guests] ($5)
Dance : Sevier Park Community Center Dance Classes / Wednesdays January- May 2026 / 11:15-12:15pm [w/ Ibro, Windship & guests] ($5)
Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Percussion classes w/ Ibro @ AfricaNashville Studios, small group classes (Min. $15-$20 for beginners, $20 donation for advanced classes, possiblity to pay a discounted fee for a series of classes contact for details). Offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:45-7pm.
Creative Sync
The Yeli Ensemble played N’goni at the Country Music Hall of Fame to highlight the ancestor to the modern day Banjo. Featured artists were Ibro Dioubate, Fode Sylla and Biko Casini.