Thu May 23, 7:00 PM - Mon May 27, 7:00 PM
Westin Galleria
5060 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77056
Community: Uptown Houston
Description
Taking place in the vibrant Houston Galleria, the 6th Annual Afro-Latin Fest brings Houstonians and visitors, an exciting weekend of world music and dance, live performances, and more, representing over 15 countries.
Event Details
With collaboration and support from the City of Houston, Houston Arts Alliance, University of Houston Downtown, Texas Commission on the Arts, Foundation for Modern Music, Rice University Arts of Tolerance, Strictly Street Salsa, University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Houston Blues Museum, Flamart, Gite Gallery and others, the 6th Annual Afro-Latin Fest celebrates Indigenous, African, Latin American, European, and African-American cultures through the arts. Join the event with a special promotion of:
40% OFF - PROMO CODE: afrolatin2019 (EXPIRES MAY 5, 2019)
A fun and energetic schedule of activities classes is led by a largely international group of artists and instructors that include: Yeni Molinet (Cuba), Armando Crisanto Meléndez (Honduras), Royland Lobato (Cuba), Tony Paraná (Brazil), Tracie Jackson (USA), Danny Diallo Hinds (Barbados), Raúl Orlando Edwards (Panamá/Jamaica), Reinaldo Costa (Cuba), Luana da Silva (Brazil), Solangel ‘Lali’ Calix (Honduras), Alexis Zanety (Cuba), Sandi Morales (USA/Mexico), Los Hijos del Son (Latin music band), Jorge Orta y su Tumbaká (Latin music band) and others.
Featuring:
Over 20 dance workshops for all levels
Live concerts (salsa, son, more)
Exciting dance shows
Art exhibit
Dynamic panel discussion on Afro-Latin topics (Reserve with FREE ticket. Automatic reservation for Full Pass)
Centrally located and easy access
Special hotel discount
FREE Parking!
Group rates
..much more!
"Afro-Latinos are an example of the richer identities that are molding the new America." (Houston Chronicle, November 2016)
40% OFF - PROMO CODE: afrolatin2019 (EXPIRES MAY 5, 2019)
A fun and energetic schedule of activities classes is led by a largely international group of artists and instructors that include: Yeni Molinet (Cuba), Armando Crisanto Meléndez (Honduras), Royland Lobato (Cuba), Tony Paraná (Brazil), Tracie Jackson (USA), Danny Diallo Hinds (Barbados), Raúl Orlando Edwards (Panamá/Jamaica), Reinaldo Costa (Cuba), Luana da Silva (Brazil), Solangel ‘Lali’ Calix (Honduras), Alexis Zanety (Cuba), Sandi Morales (USA/Mexico), Los Hijos del Son (Latin music band), Jorge Orta y su Tumbaká (Latin music band) and others.
Featuring:
Over 20 dance workshops for all levels
Live concerts (salsa, son, more)
Exciting dance shows
Art exhibit
Dynamic panel discussion on Afro-Latin topics (Reserve with FREE ticket. Automatic reservation for Full Pass)
Centrally located and easy access
Special hotel discount
FREE Parking!
Group rates
..much more!
"Afro-Latinos are an example of the richer identities that are molding the new America." (Houston Chronicle, November 2016)