Creole Carnival: GlobalFEST

The Creole Carnival Tour honors the roots of African musical currents, crossed with a fusion of sounds from the Americas and revolving around Carnival, the pre-Lent festival celebrated globally that’s everyone's favorite excuse for a party. From Brazil (Casuarina)—the superpower of celebration—to Haiti (Emeline Michel) and Jamaica (Brushy One String), each country has its own rich traditions for music, dancing, costumes and cutting loose. GlobalFEST’s international trio of artists will explore, expand and upend notions of Carnival, without losing sight of where and religious fervor intersect with a madcap, no-holds-barred soiree.

Sponsored by the Dufford Institute for Cultural Diversity and the Newberry Observer

Tickets: $31