Afro Funké: A Celebration of Afrobeat & Diaspora Culture at Levitt LA

Afro Funké: A Celebration of Afrobeat & Diaspora Culture at Levitt LA

Presented by Fusicology & KCRW

📅 Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles @ MacArthur Park
2230 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Get ready for an electrifying night of Afrobeat, global rhythms, and dance at Levitt LA’s 18th annual concert series! Join host Rocky Dawuni and producer Cary Sullivan as Afro Funké takes over the stage with a lineup that includes:

• Blaq Pages – LA-based Afrobeat DJ igniting dance floors from LA to Lagos

• Wazumbians – Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat powerhouse

• Africa in America – dynamic dance and music ensemble

• DJ Novena Carmel (KCRW) – spinning soul, funk, and Afro grooves

This free, all-ages concert brings the soul of Africa to the heart of Los Angeles under the stars at MacArthur Park. Expect high-energy live music, DJs, dancers, cultural storytelling, and unforgettable vibes.

🎥 Livestream available on YouTube and Facebook Live

🎟️ RSVP Recommended: Eventbrite

🍴 Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and enjoy food from local vendors (no outside alcohol).
🚭 Non-smoking venue
🅿️ Parking: Athena Parking (611 Carondelet St.) – $15
🚇 Public Transit: Metro Red Line (Westlake/MacArthur Park) & multiple bus lines

🔗 More info: levittlosangeles.org