Wednesday, February 1st -- Dennis Brown Is My Favorite Singer
The root of our existence is the family, the nuclear institution of humanity. The realm of music is no exception. Like the famed communities of Motown, Philadelphia, 1960's - 80's Kingston, etc, Atlanta, dubbed the new Motown, has a thriving and creative musical community as well. To launch Bob Fest 2012 in the spirit of the Fest's theme, "UNITY IS STRENGTH," Read more...
Thursday, February 2nd -- “Pass It On" Film Screening and Discussion
Part of the undeniable legacy of Bob Marley is the perpetual relevance of his profound and often seemingly prophetic social message. His music has literally been, in many countries, the "soundtrack to the revolution." He represents the essence of true art, something that inspires real, tangible change in the lives of those who digest the art. Read more...
Friday, February 3rd -- "One Foundation" and “One Drop”
HABESHA, Inc., a collaborative supporter and sponsor of Bobfest will be hosting their 10th year anniversary. Filled with music and performances. As well, Africana Studies scholar Yaba Blay Ph.D. and award winning photographer Noelle Theard have launched their collaborative project, (1)ne Drop, a thought provoking look into the "other" faces of Blackness. Read more...
Saturday, February 4th -- "Trenchtown Rock" International Dance and Concert
Tightly packed music house in Atlanta’s historic yet trendy Little five Points area… Horns, keyboards, and vocals are hovering over sweaty bodies and thunderous drums. Color screen projecting classic images of musical days gone by alongside colorful logos of supporting businesses– timely images imprinted in the mind forever. Read more...
Sunday, February 5th -- Zion Train: All Faith Spiritual Love Gathering
“L’Union Fait La Force.” Over 200 years ago, a united and determined group of our ancestors used this affirmation as a rallying cry to overthrow the most powerful army on the planet at that time. Ironically, the devastated state of current Haiti bears testimony to this power. People don’t bother the forces that they don’t fear. Read more...
Monday, February 6th -- Monday Night Football
Music and sport have found a beautiful marriage in most of the world. On Bob's birthday, Feb 6th, we honor the Tuff Gong by bringing generations, races and classes together for one of Bob's CLEARLY favorite pastimes, an indoor SOCCER match. Soccer, or "Football" everywhere else in the world, is the world’s most popular sport.Read more...
