Annual Event!Music Africa presented Afrofest 2009 July 11 & 12th
at Queens Park. TORONTO!
Afrofest is a celebration of cultures across the African Diaspora , and another example of the intensity of cultures that exist in the GTA and or Canada. With the music, African drumming, vendors displaying jewellery, clothing' sculptures books, CDs, food and more, one cannot helped but to feel transformed to somewhere in Africa. Drum circle and a children’s village with face painting, craft, and dance workshops completed the two day event. With the numbers of international and local artistes performing non-stop at the event, Afrofest is considered to be one of North America's largest annual FREE music festivals. SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER! AND THE NEXT.... AND THE NEXT.....YOU GET IT
(above) Kgomotso 'KG' Tsatsi, former South Africa Idol and winner of 91.5 FM’s the Beat Rhythm of the Future, blending her pop, blues and percolating African Rhythms together that make her singing simple irresistible and dazzling to the audience.
When school's out, it's time to take break from your students, from left teachers: Karen Johnson, Paul Janor and Tina Khan- hanging out together and enjoying the positive cultural vibes of Afrofest. 
South African Lorraine Klaasen embraces an audience member, with her classic sound of Township music; influenced by South African music iconic giants: Miriam Makeba, Dolly Masulka, Sophie Mgcina and Busi Mhlongo
A visitor to the event gets her hair loc by the expert, Ray Smith, Loc and Soc Hairstylist
One of the many African inspired sculptures on display at AfrofestFor more Info Visit: www.musicafrica.org email: afrofest@musicafrica.org
note: Photos and story provided by "The man about town" Photo Journalist, Roy Virture and has authorized TEU to feature them on this blog, for more info email: tuewitter@gmail.com
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