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“ an article on The AfroDiaspora Connection — reflecting on Afrodiasporic joy, global jazz, and the spiritual power of music through performances by Kokoroko, Wayne Snow, Internet Athi, and more.
At its core, it’s about one simple truth: music will carry us through everything.
Would love for you to read and share! 🤍 (this is my first digital publication, let’s run it up 🥺) “
Music Will Carry Us Through Everything: The AfroDiaspora Connection and the Sound of Liberation
Nigerian musician and political activist Fela Kuti once said, “Music is a spiritual thing…it must be well used for the gift of humanity” — a thoughtful line that captures a universal truth: music is far bigger than entertainment. For Fela, music was sacred. A force capable of awakening people, healing people, uniting people, and fighting oppression. This sentiment lies at the heart of The AfroDiaspora Connection.The AfroDiaspora Connection is a collaborative music event series between Johannesbu