DECEMBER 6-7 • FREE
registration for workshops and concerts are required
EVENTS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
Drum Workshops
at The Hanover Conservatory:
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM with Abdoul Doumbia
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM with Sory Diabate
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM with Issa Coulibaly
Dance Workshops
at The Hanover Conservatory:
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM with Djeneba Sako
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM with Joh Camara
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM All-Star Dance Workshop
Evening Concert
at The JMAC Brick Box:
Bala Fanga
Feat. Balla Kouyate and Mamadou Diabate
6:00 PM Doors Open | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Concert
SUNDAY
Kids & Family
Drum Workshop
at The Hanover Conservatory:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM with Issa Coulibaly
Kids & Family
Dance Workshop
at The Hanover Conservatory:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM with Joh Camara
Family Matinee Concert
at The JMAC Brick Box
Crocodile River Music
12:30 PM Doors Open
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Concert
AFRICAN MARKETPLACE
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
featuring artists and artisans from across Africa and the diaspora. A showcase of handmade crafts, textiles, jewelry, and more just in time for the Holidays.
CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS
registration for workshops and concerts are required
Thank You to Our Supporters
MaliFest is a Free Event thanks to the Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s Project Grant, Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Creative Experiences Grant, the J&J Fund and Further Forward Foundation, with additional support from Country Bank.
Additional thanks to WICN for being a media sponsor for Malifest.
2023 MaliFest Recap
December 8 - 10, 2023
Crocodile River Music presented MaliFest -
our largest production to date!
Between 3 concerts, 8 workshops, and an installation of Malian art, over 500 people joined us at the JMAC to experience the culture of Mali.