7th ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL CONTINUES THE LEGACY OF PROVIDING THE MOST UNIQUE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
FRANKIE BEVERLY & MAZE Added to Saturday line-up
(BALTIMORE - June 23, 2008) - In association with the City of Baltimore, community leaders and citizen volunteers, organizers of the African American Heritage Festival are proud to present the 7th Annual African American Heritage Festival June 27-29, 2008 at M & T Bank Lots B and C. This annual event features interactive and educational exhibits, exciting children’s corner, ethnic foods, variety of art, local and national talent. National headline artists include: Fantasia, Mario, Chuck Brown, Fertile Ground, Kindred, and Bilal.
Additionally, Visionary Marketing Group's LaRian Finney informed BMORENEWS.com today that Frankie Beverly and MAZE will be performing Saturday night. MAZE and Frankie Beverly symbolize pure excellence in black music culture.
The Heritage Festival is a family celebration of African American history, culture, art, music and education. In addition to offering a variety of foods, art displays, carnival rides and extensive health screenings the festival is proud to feature a comprehensive eclectic range of music on two stages including: reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel enticing for all ages.
Attracting over three million people in six years, the African American Heritage Festival is proud to be the premier festival in the Mid-Atlantic region. While the festival celebrates the historic contributions of African Americans, visitors to the event, regardless of ethnicity, will enjoy a unique cultural experience.
“The African American Heritage Festival is a must-see event that entertains, enlightens, and inspires visitors of all ages year after year,” said Mayor Sheila Dixon. “Even better, the festival promotes health by offering on-sight screenings and fitness programming.”
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