| CONCERTS-SHOWS | VENUE | DATE |
| All listings subject to change!!!!! | ||
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| Reggae w/ Eek a Mouse & Pato Banton | Vault 350, Long Beach, CA | March 6, 2008 |
| One of Peru's most compelling and lively Afro-Peruvian stars comes to LA for one night, Eva Ayllon, 8p, 323.850.2000 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, Ca | March 7, 2008 |
| Angelique Kidjo with Special guest Dengue Fever, 8p, www.uclalive.org | UCLA Royce Hall | March 12, 2008 |
| Peru Negro, Ambassadors of Afro-Peruvian Culture, 8p, www.uclalive.org | UCLA Royce Hall | March 15, 2008 |
| SFJAZZ Collective: 8p, www.uclalive.org | UCLA Royce Hall | March 21, 2008 |
| LUCIANO, MIKEY GENERAL & more….Reggae at it's best, info: 323.980.3444 | Crash Mansion, 1024 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA | March 28, 2008 |
| The MINT presents the Lion "LEON MOBLEY"…info www.themintla.com | 6010 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca | March 28, 2008 |
| Tony Allen, Roy Ayers & Najite | Crash Mansion, 1024 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA | March 29, 2008 |
| Red Cat presents the Los Angeles debut of the New Orleans Hot 8 Brass Band. | CalArts Theatre/RedCat, Los Angeles, Ca | March 30, 2008 |
| Reggae at the Malibu Inn, Malibu California: Don Carlos and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad…info: 310.456.6060 | 22969 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA | April 6, 2008 |
| Fowler Museum @ UCLA presents MAMI WATA - Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and its Diasporas…info: www.fowler.ucla.edu | UCLA, Los Angeles, CA | April 6-August 10, 2008 |
| Compagnie Julie Dossavi-P.I. (Pays) or Presentations in times…infusing contemporary African dance forms w/jolts of high fashion and street culture. Julie Dossavi presents a collection of solos and duets accompanied by live percussion, voice and electronics. | CalArts Theatre/RedCat, Los Angeles, Ca | April 10-13, 2008 |
| Mary J. Blige & Jay-Z…Heart of the City Tour | Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, Ca | April 16, 2008 |
| From Cape Verde, Lura, showtime 8p | Irvine, Ca-Barclay Theatre | April 16, 2008 |
| Reggae at the Malibu Inn, Malibu California: Half Pint and the Yellow Wall Dub Band…info: 310.456.6060 | 22969 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA | April 18, 2008 |
| Enjoy dance sensation Viver Brasil and the LA-based Congo inspired group, Balobi Bandeko, 11:30a-3:30p. Info: www.fowler.ucla.edu Afrodicia will have a live broadcast from 2-4p, 90.7 FM or www.KPFK.org for internet broadcast. | Fowler Museum, Los Angeles, Ca | April 19, 2008 |
| Reggae with COLLIE BUDDZ and the New Kingston Band….www.theroxyonsunset.com | The Roxy, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA | April 22, 2008 |
| Chris Rock, "No Apologies Tour," | Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA | April 23-26 |
| From Pakistan, Qawwali Music of Pakistan, 8p, www.uclalive.org | UCLA Royce Hall | April 24, 2008 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival…info: www.nojazzfest.com | New Orleans, LA | April 25-27, 2008 |
| The WAILERS | House of Blues, Anaheim, CA | April 27, 2008 |
| Grand Performances presents: season to begin, schedule to come…info: 213.687.2190, performances are free!!! | 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA | July 14, 2008 |
| HOB-Sunset presents "SOULJA BOY" | 8430 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Ca | May 1, 2008 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival…info: www.nojazzfest.com | New Orleans, LA | May 1-4, 2008 |
| LES NUBIANS | Key Club, 9039 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, Ca | May 15, 2008 |
| Reggae at the Malibu Inn, Malibu California: Shinehead…info: 310.456.6060 | 22969 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA | May 18, 2008 |
| Jazz at Royce Hall, Diane Reeves, 8p, www.uclalive.org | UCLA Royce Hall | May 22, 2008 |
| UCLA Jazz-Reggae Festval: Line up as follows: Saturday 25-Jam Day: The Roots, Amos Lee, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jon Densmore and Immortal Technique///Sunday 26-Reggae Day: Stephen Marley, Mr. Vegas, Alaine, Capleton and Selena Serrano…line up subject to change...info: www.jazzreggaefest.com | UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, Ca | May 25-26, 2008 |
| For a night of smooth vocals, jazz and beauty..head on over to the ROXY for an evening with LIZZ WRIGHT!!! | The Roxy, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA | May 28, 2008 |
| Grand Performances at the California Plaza begins it's season of free concerts and more. Enjoy the md-day, evening and nights as you listen to the some of the best cultural and world music artists. Info:www.grandperformances.org or dial 213.687.2159 for the concertline | 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Ca | June 1, 2008 |
| Grand Performances at the California Plaza begins it's season of free concerts and more. On this night MILES from India will be featured, read more at…. Info:www.grandperformances.org or dial 213.687.2159 for the concertline | 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA | June 1 @ 8pm |
| Reggae at the Malibu Inn, Malibu California: Steel Pulse…info: 310.456.6060 | 22969 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA | June 12, 2008 |
| ERYKAH-BADU and the Roots….The NewAmerykah Tour…info: nederlanderconcerts.com | The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles | June 12, 2008 |
| Reggae at the Vault 350: Steele Pulse…info: 562.590.5566 | The Vault 350, Long Beach California | June 15, 2008 |
| Grand Performances at the California Plaza began it's season of free concerts and more. On this night KCRW host and television music supervisor Garth Trinidad discusses the impact of iconic Nigerian musician Fela Kuti's Afrobeat sound on western music. Info:www.grandperformances.org or dial 213.687.2159 for the concertline | 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA | June 19, 2008 @ 8p |
| Grand Performances at the California Plaza began it's season of free concerts and more. On this night The youngest son of Nigerian world music icon Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, make their Los Angeles debut. Info:www.grandperformances.org or dial 213.687.2159 for the concertline | 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA | June 20, 2008 @ 8p |
| The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival: Buju Banton, The Mighty Diamonds, Wailing Souls, Sister Carol, Yami Bolo, Quinto Sol, Tosh meets Marley…and many more TBA…info: 916.777.5550 or www.snwmf.com | Mendocino County Fairgrounds-Northern California | June 20-22, 2008 |
| Reggae at the Vault 350: Israel Vibration…info: 562.590.5566 | The Vault 350, Long Beach California | July 5, 2008 |
| Reggae at the Malibu Inn, Malibu California: Israel Vibration…info: 310.456.6060 | 22969 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA | July 8, 2008 |
| Youssou N'Dour, Gnarls Barkley & Deerhoof | Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, Ca | July 27, 2008 |
| Humboldt County, CA presents the...Reggae Rising Music Festival with UB40, BERES HAMMOND, JUNIOR REED, SLY & ROBBIE, TANYA STEPHENS, CHAM, GENTLEMAN and many more…info: 707.923.4583 | Dimmick Ranch/French's Camp, Humboldt County, Piercy (N. Calif-200 mi N. of San Francisco) | Aug 1-3, 2008 |
| Reggae Night w/Beres Hammond, UB40 and Barrington Levy…323.850.2000 | Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, Ca | Aug 3, 2008 |
| Guerilla Union presents...ROCK the BELLE-2008 International Festival Series, Rap and HIP-HOP at its best...exclusive live performances by: NAS & MOS DEF, METHOD MAN & REDMAN, RAEKWON & GHOSTFACE, DE LA SOUL & RAKIM, THE PHARCYDE and many more…info: www.guerillaunion.com | Glen Helen Pavilion, Devore, Ca | Aug 9, 2008 |
| Grand Performances at the California Plaza began it's season of free concerts and more. On this day & night Grand Performances pays homage to the late Andy Palacio's activist legacy with performances by Umalali (Garifuna for voice), which adds four powerful women's voices to the potent eight-member Garifuna Collective (ages range from 25-80). Info:www.grandperformances.org or dial 213.687.2159 for the concertline | 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA | Aug 29, 2008 @ 12n & 8p |
| ARTISTS//DANCE SPOTS: | ||
| Reggae at various Los Angeles, Ca locations | www.lareggaeclubs.com | check website |
| Party Nagi Stylee!!! | www.nagievents.com | check website |
| Check out hot African and Caribbean music and artists at The Temple Bar in Los Angeles, Ca!!!! | www.templebarlive.com | check website |
| African music, dance and drum classes in Los Angeles, Ca & more! | www.africanbeat.com | check website |
| AFRICAN-AFRO POP AND REGGAE @ ZANZIBAR, for more info: 310.451.2221 | 1301 5th Street, Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, Ca | Days vary, call for info |
| CLUB FAIS DO DO info: www.faisdodo.com | 5257 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca | 323.954.8080 |
| One World Beat at The Lighthouse Café' features world music from around the globe….www.thelighthousecafe.net or 310.376.9833. For additional One World Beat venues go to: http://www.oneworldbeat.org/pages/eventList.php | 30 Pier Ave., Los Angeles, Ca (Hermosa Beach) | Call for artists line-up |
| African/Reggae--music/performers, Temple Bar, 310.393.6611 | 1026 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca | call for info |
| RESTAURANTS///SPECIALTY MARKETS | ||
| The tastiest of African food and more, VERONICA'S FUFULAND! 310.673.4890 | 528 w. Manchester, Inglewood, CA | call for hours |
| SAMBA Brazilian Steakhouse & Bar…310.374.3411 | 207 North Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, Ca | call for hours |
| Senegalese/Moroccan catering "Le Grande Royale" | 323.936.5434 | |
| African Cuisine: NGOMA Restaurant, check out their website @ www.ngomarestaurant.com or 323.934.1595 | 5358 Wilshire Blvd (adjacent to the Conga Room), Los Angeles, Ca | call for hours |
| African imports (food-spices): Obichi Enterprises: 323.933.5205 | 4750 W. Washington in Los Angeles, Ca | call for hours |
| Music, Videos, Movies @ Rhythm of Africa: 323.293.7124 | 1663 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Los Angeles Ca | call for hours |
| To add an event from your area or to send any corrections, PLEASE NOTIFY afrodicia@yahoo.com |
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