2020 Festival of Masks PROGRAM
10TH ANNUAL LEIMERT PARK DAY OF THE ANCESTORS: FESTIVAL OF MASKS A CELEBRATION OF BLACK JOY SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020, 2PM PDT via zoom and...
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Aug 26, 2020
Najite Agindotan
Najite Agindotan, Founder, Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks A master drummer, who has worked with luminaries from across the...
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Aug 26, 2020
Wezi
Wezi (Zambia) We are thrilled to feature as part of Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks this year, Zambian performing artist Wezi. ...
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Aug 13, 2020
Akara - Nigerian Fritters
Akara are fritters made from black-eyed peas. It is said to have originated in the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, and has since spread...
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Aug 11, 2020
Adunni & Nefretiti
Adunni & Nefretiti Bio: Adunni & Nefretiti is a multiple award winning all female singing group established in 2006 by Ms. Orobiyi...
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Aug 11, 2020
Jimetta Rose
Jimetta Rose Bio: Raised in church and choir from birth it is no wonder that soul jazz singer Jimetta Rose wanted to start a choir of her...
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Jul 30, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Nyambo and Kay Anuluoha
Nyambo and Kay Anuluoha Kutula by Africana Bio: 40+ years ago Francesca Anuluoha emigrated from Zambia to Los Angeles where she met her...
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Jul 30, 2020
Vitumbuwa - Zambian Fritters
Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 and â…“ cup water Oil Pan Instructions Mix all dry ingredients together...
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Jul 16, 2020
Slow Cooker Vegan Oxtail Stew
Vegan Oxtail Stew (Curacao) Ingredients: 300 g Cooked Chickpeas 300 g Cooked Bantu Beans (Can substitute Red, Kidney or Pinto) 400 g...
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Jul 16, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Linafornia
Linaforia The act of repurposing defines the creative vision of Los Angeles beatsmith Linafornia. She grew up around Leimert Park, the...
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Jul 16, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Diamanta von Lieshdek
Diamanta von Lieshdek of KiT (Kuenta i Tambu) Born on the sunny island Aruba, Diamanta is a multi talented artist who most enjoys using...
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Jul 2, 2020
Pap & Chakalaka Recipe
Pap and Chakalaka (South Africa) Pap: Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal , fine or medium grind is best 1 quart chicken broth (or vegetable or...
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Jul 1, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Don Mattera
Don Mattera (South Africa) "Azanian Love Song" by Don Mattera Like a tall oak I lift my arms to catch the wind with bruised fingers and...
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Jul 1, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Mazisi Kunene
Mazisi Kunene (South Africa) As many of his former UCLA students, Ben Caldwell remembers his time under the tutelage of Professor Mazisi...
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Jun 18, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Viviam Caroline
Viviam Caroline (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil) Trained by Oludum Founder and Samba Reggae creator, Neguinho do Samba, Viviam has been a leader...
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Jun 18, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Rene Fisher Mims
Rene Fisher Mims Rene Fisher-Mims is one of the lead artist organizers and co-founders of the Festival of Masks. She is a dancer,...
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Jun 18, 2020
Fish Muqueca Recipe
Fish Muqueca or Fish Stew Bahian style by Paula Santos 2 1/2 pounds of fish- red snapper, bass, or grouper 2 tomatoes ( 1 chopped, 1 ...
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Jun 10, 2020
Sankofa Leaders
Call for Youth Artists for Leimert Park's Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks LA Commons is searching for a team of Youth Artists...
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Jun 4, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Ronieka Pinkney
Meet Ronieka Pinkey Festival of Masks Lead Artist Ronieka Pinkney is a multidisciplinary artist from the Willowbrook Neighborhood in Los...
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May 28, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Adunni & Nefertiti
Meet Adunni & Nefertiti 2013 Festival of Masks International Artists in Residence Adunni & Nefertiti is a multiple award winning all...
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