Festival Sundiata
category:Arts and Entertainment posted:January 29th, 2008
Sundiata was incorporated in 1981 and has a 26 year history of bringing African/African-American Cultural Arts to the Seattle area.
Festival Sundiata named in honor of Sundiata Keita the historic and legendary Mansa (King of Kings) of the Mali Empire in West Africa, celebrates the popular traditions of this national hero. King Sundiata rescued his people's Griot while creating one of the most significant cultural and economic kingdoms in Africa.
Sundiata (pronounced: Soon-jah-tah), named in honor of Sundiata Keita (1210-1260) the historic and legendary Mansa (king of kings) is the Pacific Northwest’s largest African American festival celebrated during Black History month. The festival is named in honor of the legendary King of Mali who rescued his people’s Griot (storyteller and keeper of the oral history) and honors the significant history and vast artistic contributions of African American people, past and present. The Festival, now in its’ 28th year continues to showcase art, education and entertainment which depicts the colorful perspectives, culture and history of people of African descent. The festival activities happen in three venues, the Center House, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion. Best of all, the weekend is Free and open to the public.
Year-round promotion, and support of public interest in, and support of, African-American Heritage, culture, arts and history. Such promotion, encouragement and support includes, but is not limited to, the annual production of Festival Sundiata, a cultural arts festival held in February during President's Day weekend.
Sundiata showcases local and regional entertainment, art and photography exhibits, retail and food merchants and a dynamic children's place.
Gospel Music Showcase
"A Songwriters Dream"
Songwriter - Terry Davis
Paster Gary L. Wyatt & The SureHouse Church Choir
BK Osborne Talent Scout
Program Producer
Director - Jennifer Davis
Washington State Chapter Choir
Gospel Music Workshop Of America
Holy Group Hip Hop Dance Group
Anointed Brothers
Chosen Generation, Portland OR
Portland/Vancouver Chapter Choir
Gospel Music Workshop Of America
Date: Feb 16 2008
Time:3p.m. To 5.30p.m.
Location: Seattle Center Fisher Pavillion Mainstage
Festival Duration: February 15-18, 2008
Festival Location: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
-Center House/Conference Rooms, Fisher Pavilion & Seattle Center Pavilion Rooms A & B
Festival Hours:
2/15/08 - 6:00-8:00 pm Art Show Opening
2/16/08 - 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2/17/08 - 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2/18/08 - 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Center House Only!
2/19/08 To 2/24/08 - Extended Art Exhibit – School Field Trips Encouraged
Address: Sundiata African American Cultural Association, P.O. Box 24723, Seattle, WA 98124-0723
Phone: 206-329-8086
Executive Director: Twanda Hill, 206.248.6072
Festival Website: http://www.festivalsundiata.org/
