Testimonials

Democratoz spreads their message of positivity through roots-reggae infused with elements of jazz, funk, Gnawa, dub and more.

Different age groups gathered around the main stage by the lakeside at Al-Azhar Park where Ribab Fusion was playing. Some danced to its tunes, while others swung to their sounds. A very successful opening night.

Triumphant in its use of minimal vocal harmony. The [Poor Rich Boy] production is earthy, and leaves plenty of room for the acoustic instruments to find their respective places. This is poetry, and it is presented in mixed media.

[With Khumariyaan’s] dynamic spirit, the band is in fine form when straddling that line between genres and cultures, shifting from Eastern to Western and playing around with crescendos and stop-start staccatos.

[Hoba Hoba Spirit is] a crowd-wowing multilingual band from Casablanca.

The multi-talented Hind Benali is at the forefront of the contemporary dance scene in Morocco.

The Mist [performed by Arabesque] captures with a new language, the rhythms of our beloved Vietnam, the central place of rice, and the simple everyday rituals and rhythms that are at the heart of our culture.

It was a rare opportunity, especially for our young performers who have limited access to people from other countries. Dance Place wants to engage artists from around the globe but has limited resources to pay for travel, visas and administrative staff for the communications necessary. [Center Stage made] this a marvelous opportunity. 

This program is a very positive approach. Perceptions only change... [when] people meet people. One person can shatter former perceptions.

Their depth of [Very Live's] enthusiasm for cross-cultural exchange allowed for very real - and often hilarious - moments exploring preconceived notions and debunking myths about Pakistan and the United States.