Harbourfront Concert Stage: Habari Africa Festival (2 FREE concerts)

Our friends at Batuki Music Society have arranged this exceptional weekend at Harbourfront! For the 12th year!

3 days of music/events from Africa.

Sounds from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Algeria, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Eritrea, Niger, Morocco, Congo.

(Thank you Small World Music)

We've not had a LARGE summer MEETUP turnout--at the OUTDOOR concert stage--and right on Lake Ontario--since 2024! You must attend!

I expect 25+ members will enjoy this! Plan ahead. Details to follow.

Batuki Music Society is proud to present the 12th edition of the Habari Africa Festival from Friday August 8-10, 2025. This multi-disciplinary African arts festival is free for all-ages and co-produced with Harbourfront Centre. Join us live in person for a weekend of exploration and engagement with the art and sounds of the continent through presentations that celebrate the uniqueness, wealth and diversity of African music, dance, film and arts.

We'll attend TWO concerts on Friday August 8th.

##### 8 - 9 pm

##### Boubé

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjK6EW8bAp0

##### Concert Stage

Boubé from Niger, immerses his listeners in the enchanting atmosphere of the desert and the richness of Tamasheq culture. This experience perfectly embodies the artist’s aspirations: weaving intercultural connections, fostering sharing, and promoting harmony between communities.​

##### 9:30 - 11 pm

##### Okavango African Orchestra with guests Lorraine Klaasen, Pape Ndiaye, Kaabi Kouyaté, Dally Dominic and Mario Posella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0sIKxCWft4

##### Concert Stage​

Okavango African Orchestra, winners of the JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Awards, unites music and instruments from various African cultures to forge a new sound, blending diverse tunings, rhythms, and timbres. For this concert, Okavango is joined by the vibrant Queen of South African music, Lorraine Klaasen, the remarkable tama player Pape Ndiaye, the versatile multi-instrumentalist Kaabi Kouyaté, skilled bassist Dally Dominic, and guitarist Mario Posella.

https://batukimusic.com/site2/eventscat/festivals/habari-africa-festival-2025-live/?lang=en#fri11

https://harbourfrontcentre.com/series/habari-africa-2025/

PLAN ahead. How will you there/Harbourfront. Summer in the City!

I will arrange a MEETUP spot for us. TBD/based on number of attendees.

If you sign up, please show up.