Tag: Fanaka Nation
New Minnesota state lawmaker Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley celebrates historic election win:...
When Minnesota state Rep.-elect Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley decided to run for election, she knew it was not just her hopes that she carried, but...
Future of ‘Open Streets’ uncertain as Minneapolis severs ties with organizers
Open Streets, an annual event that started in 2011 to make Minneapolis streets accessible to walking, biking, rolling, and community engagement, may not return...
The Cedar hosts a successful Afrobeat Dance Party
AfroBeats Dance Party started at 8 pm Saturday night at the Cedar Cultural Center, but no one was on the floor dancing. House manager,...
Gallery: Minneapolis Afrobeat Dance Party
Fanaka Nation and Carolyne Naomi hosted the all ages Afrobeat Dance Party at The Cedar Cultural Center on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Mshale’s Chief...
Minneapolis Afrobeat dance party at The Cedar this Saturday
Fanaka Nation brings hip hop and World-music sounds together when he performs. He’ll host a dance party at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis...
Gili Yalo melds Ethiopian with many musical styles
Ethiopian-Israeli singer Gili Yalo and his five-piece band Saturday got everyone on the dance floor hopping to music that blurs boundaries between blues, jazz,...
Ethiopian Israeli musician Gili Yalo takes the stage at The Cedar...
Gili Yalo’s life has been one of departure and arrival, leaving the familiar to seek safety in what is new. What’s never been cast-off,...