Congo Square Rhythms Festival
Submitted by TripSmarter.Com on January 12, 2012
New Orleans, LA -
The annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival celebrates the historic role of Congo Square as the birthplace of American music.
Congo Square Rhythms Festival
March 24-25, 2012
Where: The Old U.S. Mint
Website: jazzandheritage.org
It was there that African slaves gathered on Sunday afternoons to practice their ancestral traditions — influencing all of the styles that would emerge from New Orleans' cultural melting pot. With performances of authentic African drumming and dance plus food, arts and crafts, it's a fun event for the whole family. 
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