# Event Details - **Event Name**: AFRICA TO AUSTIN 2026 FESTIVAL - Drum & Dance Workshops! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 06:45 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Three days of live performances, drum and dance workshops for all from Master Artists from African and African Diaspora traditions!About this EventAFRICA TO AUSTIN FESTIVAL 2026NOVEMBER 6 TO 8, 2026 (Friday to Sunday)Ancient rhythms. Living traditions. One unforgettable weekend!Join Master West African Percussionist Aboubacar Sylla and Bramaya West African Drum and Dance Ensemble for a landmark celebration of African and African diaspora art forms — three days of live performances, drum and dance workshops, and community gathering in the heart of Austin!Africa to Austin Festival 2026 marks the first time Austin has hosted a West African drum and dance conference of this scale — bringing together master artists from Guinea, Zimbabwe, and Ivory Coast to teach, perform, and share the living culture of African musical traditions with the Austin community.The celebration begins Friday, November 6 with our Opening Night Performance at the Boyd Vance Theater, at George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center — Austin's first museum dedicated to African American history and culture, and the perfect home for this weekend of heritage and joy!Over three extraordinary days, our guest master artists will take the stage and lead workshops alongside Austin groups IFA Dancing & Drum and Puerto Rican Bomba, representing Brazil and Puerto Rico, a living testament to how Africa's rhythms traveled the world and transformed in new lands.This is a weekend for all of Austin, its visitors, and the African Drum and Dance Community all over the country and the world!Everybody is welcome!!THIS EVENT PAGE IS FOR PURCHASING TICKETS FOR THE WORKSHOPS.TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE PERFORMANCES GO TO:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/africa-to-austin-2026-festival-two-extraordinary-performances-tickets-2001080627023?aff=oddtdtcreator https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ecc73010-c4f3-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w592-h740-dc383838-gmir.jpg AFRICA TO AUSTIN FESTIVAL SCHEDULEFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH7:30 PM TO 9:00 PM PERFORMANCELocation: George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center: 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7THLocation: George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center: 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702WORKSHOPS10:00 AM to 11:00 AMDun dun Dance - All LevelsInstructor: Ismael Kouyate - Guinea@ the studio11:15 AM TO 12:45 PMDance classInstructor: Rujeko Dumbutshena - Zimbabwe@ the studio11:15 AM TO 12:45 PMBalafon ClassInstructor: Abou Sylla - Guinea1:00 PM to 2:30 PMDjembé ClassInstructor: Soriba Fofana - Guinea1:00 PM to 2:30 PMDance ClassInstructor: Mami Camara - Guinea@ the studio2:45 PM TO 4:00 PMDance ClassInstructor: Jean Claude Lessou - Ivory Coast@ the studio7:30 PM TO 9:00 PM PERFORMANCESUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8THLocation: Ballet Afrique Contemporary Dance: 1050 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702WORKSHOPS10: 00 AM to 11:30 AMDance ClassInstructor: Ismael Kouyate - Guinea11: 45 AM to 1:15 PMDrum Class - Djembe & DundunInstructor: Aboubacar Sylla - Guinea1:30 PM to 3:00 PMDance ClassAll Instructors– - - - - - - - - - -4:00 pm to 6:45 pmDUNDUNBA Traditional West African party!FREE EVENT! Open to the community! Family friendly.Location: Sahara Lounge: 1413 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78721*Schedule subject to change.Workshops Instructors - Master ArtistsDance:Ismael Kouyate - GuineaRujeko Sarah Dumbutshena - ZimbabweMami Camara - GuineaJean Claude Lessou - Ivory CoastDrum* :Soriba Fofana - GuineaAboubacar Sylla - GuineaBalafon:Abou Sylla - GuineaYou are welcome to come to watch the performances, to learn from the Master Instructors and to take part in this unique joyful musical experience in Austin, Texas!NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO ATTEND ALL WORKSHOPS. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME.*Drums are available for rent the day of the workshops.This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.THIS EVENT PAGE IS FOR PURCHASING TICKETS FOR THE WORKSHOPS.TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE PERFORMANCES GO TO:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/africa-to-austin-2026-festival-two-extraordinary-performances-tickets-2001080627023?aff=oddtdtcreatorWorkshops tickets can be purchased at the door for $25. First come first serve. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ecd86e20-c4f3-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w931-h740-dc382828-gmir.jpg The LIVE performances:OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE on Friday, November 6SATURDAY NIGHT PERFORMANCE on Saturday, November 7Namunyi FaréA production created and directed by Master West African Percussionist and Bramaya West African Drum and Dance Ensemble's Artistic Director Aboubacar Sylla.Namunyi Faré — means “Traditional Music” in Susu, is an original performance created and directed by Aboubacar Sylla that traces the extraordinary journey of African music across oceans and time arriving now in Austin, Texas , through the hearts of master artists from Africa and the African Diaspora.From the ancient rhythms of Africa to the stages of Austin, Texas — the rhythms of Africa have traveled and transformed into something new taking root in new soil, while never losing its source."Namunyi Faré" is the story of that journey. It is the story of people from different places, different cultures and different traditions discovering that they share a rhythm, a tempo, a way of speaking without words. How even through all the differences, music is a shared language.Featuring the dances, songs, and music of master artists from Guinea, Zimbabwe, and Ivory Coast alongside IFA Dancing & Drum and Puerto Rican Bomba local to Austin, this performance is a celebration of how music connects us across cultures, languages, and borders.Friday and Saturday nights' performances each tell the story of Namunyi Faré in their own way — no two nights are the same. We invite you to join us both nights for the full Africa to Austin experience. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ecea4870-c4f3-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w931-h740-dc382828-gmir.jpg Artists/Performers LineupMusic:Abou Sylla (New Hampshire) - Balafon -GuineaMohamed “Baco” Camara (New Mexico) - Drummer- GuineaSoriba Fofana (New Mexico) - Drummer- GuineaNapoleon Jambwa - (Florida) - Drummer/musician - ZimbabweNfali Drame (New Mexico) - Drummer- GuineaDance:Ismael Kouyate (New Jersey) - GuineaRujeko Sarah Dumbutshena (Florida) -ZimbabweNapoleon Jambwa - (Florida) - ZimbabweAustin locals:Aboubacar Sylla - Multi-percussionist - GuineaMohamed Sylla - Guinea - Drummer- GuineaAlseny Sylla - Guinea - Drummer- GuineaJean Claude Lessou - Dancer - Ivory CoastMami Camara - Dancer-GuineaAicha Conde - Dancer - Singer- GuineaAfrican Diaspora:IFA Dancing & Drum - African BrazilianKarolina Arocho & Adam Rosario - Puerto Rican Bomba**Please note: this festival takes place at three different locations. See below for details.**DATES AND LOCATIONS:Friday, November 6 - Opening Night Performance andSaturday, November 7 - Workshops & PerformanceLocation: *George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center • 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702Sunday, November 8 - WorkshopsLocation: *Ballet Afrique Contemporary Dance • 1050 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702FREE Sunday Community Dundunba - Traditional West African Party!Location: *Sahara Lounge • 1413 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78721For more information visit: Email us at: bramayainfo@gmail.comTHIS EVENT PAGE IS FOR PURCHASING TICKETS FOR THE WORKSHOPS.TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE PERFORMANCES GO TO:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/africa-to-austin-2026-festival-two-extraordinary-performances-tickets-2001080627023?aff=oddtdtcreator - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/africa-to-austin-2026-festival-drum-and-dance-workshops/100002001091031142 - **Event Categories**: workshops, dance, entertainment, festivals, art, parties, music, live-music, business, performances, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes - Location: George Washington Carver Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 21.65, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: George Washington Carver Museum - **lat**: 30.270035 - **long**: -97.72400780000001 - **full address**: George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AFRICA TO AUSTIN 2026 FESTIVAL - Drum & Dance Workshops! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3b8834bf1bc4e7fbd9eaea4da609b6c913100f986b8fe4f910675af5d2c7cde1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc382828-gmir.jpg?v=1789788664 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AFRICA TO AUSTIN 2026 FESTIVAL - Drum & Dance Workshops! being held? - **A:** AFRICA TO AUSTIN 2026 FESTIVAL - Drum & Dance Workshops! takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 06:45 pm at George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing AFRICA TO AUSTIN 2026 FESTIVAL - Drum & Dance Workshops!? - **A:** AFRICA TO AUSTIN 2026 FESTIVAL - Drum & Dance Workshops! is organized by Bramaya West African Drum and Dance Ensemble. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AFRICA TO AUSTIN 2026 FESTIVAL - Drum & Dance Workshops! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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