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Location
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West African, Senegalese
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
African, West African, Liberian
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
African, West African, WA, Guinean
Location
Seattle, WA
United in their passion for sharing their culture, this group of extraordinary Seattle-based West African artists have come together to spread a message of joy, unity, and transformation. Employing powerful rhythms, high-energy dance, and songs steeped in the rich heritage of Guinea.
Community Focus
West African, WA
Location
Seattle, WA
A dynamic West African griot music group of balafon (xylophone), drums, guitar and kora, these musicians represent a 1,000 year tradition. This joyful music is performed for celebrations, weddings, christenings, festivals and concerts
Community Focus
African, WA, West African, Ghanaian
Location
Seattle, WA
We are a group of artists and educators with a common goal, to study, share and perform West African culture to support healthy perspectives of life. Ocheami means linguist, the representative who speaks on behalf of the chief in the Ga Language of Ghana, West Africa. Ocheami are "performers speaking on behalf of West African people through drumming, dance, song and storytelling."
Community Focus
Afghan, East African, African, WA, West African, Southeast Asian, American (US), Asian, Cambodian, Congolese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Gambian, Iraqi, Kenyan, Mexican, Senegalese, Somali, For All, Multicultural
Location
Tukwila, WA
Now open for takeout & outdoor dining! Experience cuisines from around the world at Spice Bridge, the food hall at Tukwila Village. Operated by the nonprofit Global to Local, Spice Bridge is home to Food Innovation Network's Food Business Incubator.
Community Focus
West African, WA
Location
Seattle, WA
Kouyaté Arts is a West African Music, Song And Dance Performance Company, Directed by husband and wife duo Boka and Afua Kouyaté. The sights and the sounds of the Kouyaté Arts is an exotic blend of celebration and awareness. Live music,song, and dance provide a festive and dynamic style of West African culture. All presentations are suitable for the entire family. Everyone can relate to a happy experience!​
Community Focus
African, WA, West African
Location
Lynnwood, WA
Community Focus
African, West African, WA, Ghanaian
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
West African, WA, Ghanaian
Location
Seattle, WA
Gansango Music & Dance presents traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa – drawing on the stunning talent of multicultural dancers and musicians.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, West African, Gambian, Mozambique, Zimbabwean
Location
Seattle, WA
For over 20 years Anzanga has brought the electrifying energizing music of African marimba to weddings, schools, festivals, culture events and more. We draw our repertoire primarily from Zimbabwe influences from Mozambique, South Africa and Gambia, in addition to playing compositions of our own. We are based in Seattle, Washington, and have toured nationally and internationally.
Community Focus
African, WA, West African, Black
Location
Lynnwood, WA
WAWAC is registered in the state of Washington and operates mostly in the Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. These 3 counties serve as home to the over 20 thousand West Africans in the state.