Time to dance at the Chicago World Music Festival

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Sunday, September 17, 2017
Time to dance at the Chicago World Music Festival
Chicago is celebrating the diversity of music during the 19th Annual World Music Festival.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is celebrating the diversity of music during the 19th Annual World Music Festival. The fun, free event features dozens of artists performing at venues around the city September 8-24, 2017. The festival is produced by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and is the largest festival of its kind in the United States.



Among the fantastic performances, visitors can enjoy The 606 Walk + Global Peace Picnic at the Humboldt Park Boathouse from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday, September 17. The event includes performances from Puerto Rican bomba group La Tribu de Abrante. World Music Festival curator, David Chavez, and La Tribu de Abrante visited the ABC 7 State Street Studios to preview their performances at the festival.



Event: World Music Festival Chicago


Date: September 8-24, 2017


Address: Various Locations Throughout the City


Admission/ Ticket Prices: Free



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16


La Tribu de Abrante (Puerto Rico)


Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center



4046 W. Armitage Ave.


11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.


All Ages



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17


The 606 Walk + Global Peace Picnic with Juicebox Concerts


La Tribu de Abrante (Puerto Rico)


Mdou Moctar (Niger)



Betsayda Machado y La Parranda El Clavo (Venezuela)


Humboldt Park Boathouse


1301 N. Sacramento Ave.


2-6 p.m.


All Ages



Link: http://www.worldmusicfestivalchicago.org

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