Celebrating Black Worlds Concert: History, Culture, and the Arts

Feb. 8, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Timbuktu Innovation Hub, 9442 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N6

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Join the Canadian Centre for Ethnomusicology and the Kule Institute for Advanced Study for a Black History Month weekend celebrating the history, arts and culture of Africa, including a symposium on Sudanese history, culture, music and cinema, and a concert featuring music and dance from West Africa and Sudan. All are welcome, and these events are free of charge.

Sunday: Concert

Sunday, February 8
Celebrating Africa in Motion, from Timbuktu to Accra to Khartoum... and beyond
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
9442-118 Ave NW

Featuring:

  • Music of the Tuareg people
  • Wajjo Drummers
  • Sudanese Dancing Group (Nuba, Fur, Zagawa, and Central dances)
  • Sudanese Music Band

Saturday: Symposium

Also attend a symposium celebrating Sudanese History, Culture, Music, and Cinema on February 7.

Saturday, February 7
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Business 1-05, North Campus
Free lunch included

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Cost
Free
Audience
Community, Public
Faculty, Staff
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
Category
Alumni Arts, Culture Ceremonies, Special Events Lectures, Seminars
Keywords
Black History Month
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