Brooklyn Academy of Music's DanceAfrica festival and outdoor bazaar concluded on Monday, bringing thousands of people to Downtown Brooklyn.
The annual festival, which showcases the vibrancy and diversity of African culture, shined a spotlight on the rich heritage of Cameroon this year.
Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam curated an unforgettable lineup, featuring captivating performances by DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers, The Women Of The Calabash, The Billie's Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble, and Siren: Protectors of The Rainforest. The festival's anchor performance, The Origin of Communities / A Calabash of Cultures, highlighted the interconnectedness of dance, music and culture.
The DanceAfrica Bazaar transformed the streets surrounding BAM into a vibrant marketplace, attracting over 30,000 of attendees who immersed themselves in African, Caribbean, and African American food, fashion, artifacts, jewelry and crafts, according to a news release.
Take a look at some of the images of the attendees. All the photos below were taken by photographer Laylah Amatullah Barrayn for BAM.
