Sidy Maiga returns to PVDFest with the 12th annual Afrika Nyaga Drum & Dance Festival, a ground-shaking celebration of West African music and dance and its influence on the African diaspora.

Maiga envisions Afrika Nyaga as a sonic synthesis of African traditions and Rhode Island’s diverse communities. The festival nurtures artistic exchange through the universal language of music across cultures, ages, and nationalities. Local acts brew their beats alongside world-class contemporary artists, resulting in a fête that celebrates the vibrant variation of African rhythms.

Performers and Lineup:

Emcee: Valerie Tutson from Rhode Island Black Storytellers
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Manolo Mairena & La Pura Vida
5:00 – 5:15 PM: The Providence Drum Troupe
5:20 – 5:55 PM: Denis Graca
6:10 – 7:30 PM: Sidy Maiga & The Bridge Where We Meet with Haus of Glitter