May 10, 11 ~ Africa and the African Diaspora: Traditions, Revolutions & Innovations 10:00AM - 10:00PM at Symphony Space ~ 95th Street & Broadway, NYC

A two-day festival featuring music, dance, theatre performances, lectures, panel discussions focusing on the political, economic, cultural and social issues facing the African continent and its Diaspora. Featured performances by the Purchase Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Tania Leon, the Latin Jazz orchestra led by Ray Vega with guest artist Ray Santos, the Soul Voices Gospel Ensemble and the acclaimed Purchase Dance Corps with a new work coreographed by Kevin Wynn. For more info, please call: 914-251-5925.