Luther Gray: History of Congo Square + New Generation Jam

Sunday June 12th, 2011, 2:00pm -- 5:00pm
"The New Generation Jam in Congo Square"
Positive Vibrations Foundation and the Congo Square Foundation present "The New Generation Jam in Congo Square" in partnership with the Golden Feather. Youth organizations, Mardi Gras Indian organizations, artists, parents, and the general public are invited to join the Jam this Sunday. Luther Gray will lead the drum circle and give an educational presentation on the history, beats, rhythms, and traditions of Congo Square. People are encouraged to bring drums, instruments, their voices, and smiles. A limited number of drums will be provided for the event.
More on the event:
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Congo Square Foundation was founded in 1989 by Luther Gray and seeks to bring cultural activities and drumming back to the historic Congo Square in New Orleans. In 1994, the foundation was successful in registering Congo Square on the National Register of Historic Places.
Positive Vibrations Foundation is a New Orleans non-profit private operating foundation formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined by IRS section 501(c)(3). The mission of the Positive Vibrations Foundation is to create and encourage community through the development and preservation of the arts, music, culture and heritage. Positive Vibrations Foundation is a non-profit private operating foundation formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined by IRS section 501(c)(3). The mission of the Positive Vibrations Foundation is to create and encourage community through the development and preservation of the arts, music, culture and heritage. The Foundation promotes and underwrites music for progressive community festivals and events, supports music performance and industry education programs for youth, and provides the public with educational videos showcasing the musical artists and unique culture of the Gulf South.
Positive Vibrations presents the Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Music & Arts Festival, the Bywater Mirliton Festival, and is a proud sponsor of the Jazz in the Park Concert Series in Armstrong Park. We provide fellowships to our Summer Arts through Culture Program as well as other youth-focused initiatives such as New Orleans Youth and Sound Experience (NOYSE) and Congo Kids.
More information and the Foundation's full video archive available on our website:
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[@briptz7305]

Just found out that most Africans in Louisiana tend to be of Kongo origins the most. Big up all the BaKongos in Louisiana. 🇦🇴🇨🇩🇨🇬🇬🇦KONGO!!! Big respect to you guys. Even other African Americans don't realise they have origins from Bakongos and other bantu ethnic groups in Cameroon 🇨🇲 Bantu to the world 💯

[@nsoromma9505]

Yoruba

[@AlcyoneSong]

This makes me so so happy still.

[@darkdominance911]

Actually the OTHER only place both Slaves and Free Men played their drums on sundays was at Meridian Hills Park NW DC AKA Malcolm X park NW DC. This is our sister event. respect

[@jeremyneworleans]

According to this link the gatherings at Malcom X park started in 1862 after emancipation where freed slaves celebrated their freedom. acoupletravelers.com/meridian-hill-park/

[@Nahulanham]

Nice having the brass.

[@gonzo1483]

African Americans have been living in Virginia longer but New Orleans has to be the cultural capital of African America.

[@hmass5328]

That's great

[@m1ndsetstudio]

Hardly any black people there 😔 sad times when our history is celebrated more than ourselves

[@sereroserera367]

@M1NDSET STUDIO it's not that. The space has been invaded. We have learnt enough from the past and bounced quick before the whole substance gets watered down. That's what "they" always do so we go and find a new place to gather at.

[@winnienanyondo5547]

what those albinos doing there

[@sahulianhooligan7046]

Paying taxes and working

[@mrwhite77781]

Culture vulture always come out